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BA04 NVV

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,966 mi
Last recorded54,966 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA04 NVV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 54,966 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 54,922 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 54,841 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 May 2023 54,840 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 54,569 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Upper engine mount bush worn.

Fail 11 May 2022 54,569 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Upper engine mount bush worn.

Pass 7 May 2021 50,385 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear lowers bush borderline pass (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyre worn inner edges borderline pass (5.2.3 (e))

front registration plate detartrated

Fail 1 May 2021 50,335 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear lowers bush borderline pass (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyre worn inner edges borderline pass (5.2.3 (e))

front registration plate detartrated

Pass 20 May 2020 45,729 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 44,252 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 44,252 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 34,116 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 28,190 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 19,127 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 18,502 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 17,817 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 17,223 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres slightly cracking

no steering lock found, vehicle may have not been fitted with a lock from standard.

Fail 22 Aug 2012 17,223 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres slightly cracking

no steering lock found, vehicle may have not been fitted with a lock from standard.

Pass 4 Aug 2011 16,210 miles

Tyres deteriorating ( cracking ).

Pass 9 Aug 2010 13,722 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 11,123 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 8,777 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 6,288 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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BA04 NVV is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BA04 NVV, 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 BA04 NVV registered?

BA04 NVV is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 27 August 2004.

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