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BJ54 JFA

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

125,796 mi
Last recorded125,796 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 JFA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2017 125,796 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 121,220 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2016 121,220 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 117,625 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 117,614 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Feb 2014 111,157 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 107,080 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 101,703 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 101,687 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 96,604 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 96,604 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 19 Dec 2009 75,788 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 51,164 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 31,619 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 30,175 miles

Advise offside rear tyre inner edge

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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BJ54 JFA is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BJ54 JFA, 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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BJ54 JFA is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 2 November 2004.

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