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AX04 WZY

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

83,951 mi
Last recorded83,951 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX04 WZY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 83,951 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2025 81,922 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 80,718 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 79,674 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 78,689 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 68,699 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged rubber hose cracks in hoses (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shocks lower casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 68,699 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly damaged rubber hose cracks in hoses (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shocks lower casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 62,564 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 59,391 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 53,825 miles

All tyre treads starting to crack

Pass 5 Dec 2017 49,690 miles

Offside Rear tyre has nail in tread

all four tyre treads starting to crack heavily

Fail 5 Dec 2017 49,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre has nail in tread

all four tyre treads starting to crack heavily

Pass 30 Nov 2016 43,831 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Nov 2016 43,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 41,172 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 39,922 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 38,911 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 36,766 miles

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

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)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 36,766 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 34,623 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 28,693 miles

all tyres worn on inner edges all at 3-4 mm

Pass 26 Jun 2010 25,699 miles

Both rear tyres worn low on inner edge

Pass 19 Jun 2009 15,212 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 8,750 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 8,575 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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AX04 WZY is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 AX04 WZY, 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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AX04 WZY is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 8 July 2004.

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