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BJ54 JHL

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

53,188 mi
Last recorded53,188 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 53,188 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 51,249 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle fitted with manufacturers undertrays\sheilds preventing full inspection of some components.

Fail 30 Jan 2024 51,249 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle fitted with manufacturers undertrays\sheilds preventing full inspection of some components.

Pass 25 Jan 2023 49,158 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 46,439 miles

Windscreen bonding failing

Pass 27 Jan 2021 44,023 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 42,542 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 40,664 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 39,285 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 39,285 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 37,853 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 35,977 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 34,520 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 33,024 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 31,261 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 31,261 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 29,369 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 27,527 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 25,415 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 22,830 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 19,347 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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BJ54 JHL is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 JHL, 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 JHL is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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