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BG04 NMZ

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,118 mi
Last recorded83,118 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2014
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 NMZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2014 83,118 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 83,118 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 77,650 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 30 Jun 2012 70,019 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 70,019 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 62,808 miles

underside completely covered by plastic covers majority of all parts behind covers

Pass 15 Jul 2010 52,268 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 48,124 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 48,124 miles

registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2008 42,785 miles

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

Oil leaking from rear o/s diff seal - advise

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

Fail 9 Feb 2008 42,785 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Oil leaking from rear o/s diff seal - advise

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 35,559 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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BG04 NMZ is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BG04 NMZ, 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 BG04 NMZ registered?

BG04 NMZ is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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