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AV04 XEF

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

69,644 mi
Last recorded69,644 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 XEF
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 69,644 miles

general underbody corrosion

Fail 3 Jul 2025 69,642 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 27 Jun 2024 65,803 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight underbody corrosion

Fail 26 Jun 2024 65,801 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 28 Jun 2023 62,403 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 62,401 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel pedal has to much travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light white light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light white light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 59,172 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2022 59,169 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 59,071 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 59,071 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 57,028 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre cut in side wall.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Nov 2019 55,062 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 54,543 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 53,190 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Mar 2018 53,190 miles

Emissions not tested low oil level (7.3.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 52,746 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 45,783 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 37,177 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2012 29,206 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 28,088 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres,cracks on outer walls

Fail 23 May 2011 28,088 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres,cracks on outer walls

Pass 13 May 2010 25,573 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 20,349 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 15,627 miles

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 XEF is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XEF, 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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AV04 XEF is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 14 June 2004.

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