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BK54 HWH

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

47,465 mi
Last recorded47,465 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK54 HWH
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2020 47,465 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 45,202 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 27 Jun 2018 45,201 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working switch broken (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working switch broken (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Mar 2017 39,360 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 35,855 miles

Nearside Mirror Damaged

Fail 25 Jan 2016 35,855 miles

Nearside Mirror Damaged

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 May 2014 35,823 miles

offside outer door handle missing but still able to operate door and securley shut it

Fail 29 May 2014 35,823 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

offside outer door handle missing but still able to operate door and securley shut it

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 May 2013 31,580 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 31,580 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 May 2012 27,935 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2012 27,935 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 27,331 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre is split on the inner wall but not to cords.

Pass 7 Jun 2010 27,035 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 25,980 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

unable to check brake servo

unable to check front underside of vehicle due to plastic gaurds

Pass 13 Sep 2008 23,409 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

some perishing on offside rear tyre valve

Pass 11 Sep 2007 18,160 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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BK54 HWH is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BK54 HWH, 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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BK54 HWH is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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