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AV54 PHY

2004 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

112,869 mi
Last recorded112,869 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe47,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 PHY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2018 112,869 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 112,869 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 111,046 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 110,035 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 110,035 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 107,194 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Jun 2014 99,943 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 99,943 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 92,644 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2013 92,631 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 May 2012 84,064 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 May 2011

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear brake pipes greased over

Pass 5 May 2010 67,242 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2009 56,805 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 56,805 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2008 47,225 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2008 47,220 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe?

Based on 440,585 MOT tests across 27,730 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
3,350
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
27,730
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,722
coil spring broken 5,964
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,749
Stop lamp not working 4,422
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 4,260
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe reliability report

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AV54 PHY is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2004 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 47,226 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) Fortwo Coupe fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,722 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV54 PHY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 22 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AV54 PHY is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 5 November 2004.

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