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AX04 XAR

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

119,662 mi
Last recorded119,662 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX04 XAR
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 119,662 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Proctecting under trays fitted by manufacture.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 118,336 miles

Undertray fitted at time of test

Pass 22 Apr 2024 117,287 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 114,100 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Nov 2022 114,100 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 109,609 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 107,363 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 104,661 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2019 104,615 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 100,825 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 100,813 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

oil light flashing

Pass 18 Mar 2017 96,645 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2017 96,645 miles

Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 93,923 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 80,568 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 76,213 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 65,923 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

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

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER IN WEAK CONDITION AROUND MOUNTING STRAP - RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

Pass 10 Jun 2010 60,512 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front to rear undershield, inner-wing shields and sill covers fitted restricting inspection

Pass 11 Jun 2009 53,856 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 46,228 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 May 2007 41,564 miles

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

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

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 XAR is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 XAR, 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 XAR is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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