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BC04 ULB

2004 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Cream Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

107,041 mi
Last recorded107,041 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe47,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 ULB
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2004
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2018 107,041 miles

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

both front brake hoses deteriorated

Pass 12 May 2017 101,479 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 101,673 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 98,776 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 98,776 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 96,023 miles

both front brake hoses starting to crack

both rear tyres starting to crack

nearside stop light works with a tap

Pass 11 Mar 2014 92,586 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated.

Pass 14 Feb 2013 88,456 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 88,338 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 85,404 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jan 2012 85,404 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 83,622 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 77,666 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 76,344 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 76,344 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 55,824 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear number plate starting to work loose.

Fail 10 Jul 2007 54,232 miles

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

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

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

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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BC04 ULB is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Cream 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 BC04 ULB, 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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BC04 ULB is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 10 August 2004.

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