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BJ04 RZU

2004 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

45,031 mi
Last recorded45,031 miles
Recorded on11 May 2022
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe47,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 RZU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2022 45,031 miles

dash lights

Pass 20 Mar 2021 44,560 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Mar 2021 44,550 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 42,325 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 40,970 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 40,968 miles

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm and stepping on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm and stepping on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine covers and under trays obscuring most of under neath of viehicle

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)

Fail 31 May 2017 40,968 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm and stepping on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm and stepping on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine covers and under trays obscuring most of under neath of viehicle

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 7 Aug 2015 38,111 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 32,134 miles

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

o/s front tyre slightly stepped

Fail 12 Jul 2013 27,340 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 27,340 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 18,246 miles

offside rear tyre is perished

Fail 20 Jul 2012 18,245 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

offside rear tyre is perished

Pass 6 Jun 2011 16,957 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 15,766 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 13,556 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 13,071 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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BJ04 RZU is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BJ04 RZU, 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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BJ04 RZU is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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