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BD04 SMU

2004 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

58,325 mi
Last recorded58,325 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2015
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe47,226 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD04 SMU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2015 58,325 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2013 57,498 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 54,154 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Rear wheels have 2 spacers on each side, not recommended

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Jan 2012 53,932 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2010 23,941 miles

exhaust smoking on fast idle emissions test

slight buckle on nearside rear wheel inside rim

Pass 4 Jun 2009 19,890 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 14,321 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Fail 11 Jun 2007 10,322 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 10,322 miles

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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BD04 SMU is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BD04 SMU, 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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What year was BD04 SMU registered?

BD04 SMU is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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