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AV04 XCU

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

70,248 mi
Last recorded70,248 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 XCU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 70,248 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 69,683 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 69,138 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 68,436 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 67,699 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 67,012 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2021 67,011 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 66,457 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 66,354 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak silencer (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Engine & underside covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 30 Apr 2019 63,804 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 62,501 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 61,635 miles

Nearside Front brake disc corroded

Offside Front brake disc corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 58,673 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 56,200 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 26 Mar 2014 53,498 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Mar 2014 53,498 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2013 49,698 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Apr 2013 49,698 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Apr 2012 45,751 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 39,894 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 38,563 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 38,563 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 37,247 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 37,247 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2008
Pass 24 Mar 2007 28,631 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007 28,631 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Coupe?

Based on 282,294 MOT tests across 17,380 vehicles.

71.5%
Pass Rate
3,273
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
17,380
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 9,153
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,215
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,697
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,268
Headlamp aim too low 5,252
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AV04 XCU is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 46,856 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) City Coupe fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 9,153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV04 XCU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) City Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 22 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AV04 XCU registered?

AV04 XCU is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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