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BL04 ELC

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

57,672 mi
Last recorded57,672 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 ELC
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2023 57,672 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 11 Jul 2023 57,520 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible Cracked (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 51,179 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2022 51,179 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 45,450 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 45,450 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 40,790 miles

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2020 40,790 miles

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 39,349 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 38,157 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 38,157 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 35,525 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 33,393 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak sump corroded leaking oil ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 30,992 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 30,992 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 28,964 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 26 Jun 2015 28,964 miles

Rear Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 26,796 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 24,471 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jun 2013 24,471 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 22,269 miles

offside rear tyre has cuts on side wall not to cords

Pass 15 Jun 2011 19,436 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 16,788 miles

Bolt missing from offside rear bumper.

Front wipers smearing slightly

Fuel cap seal starting to perish.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear washers leaking into boot.

Pass 22 Jun 2009 13,481 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 10,210 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 8,536 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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BL04 ELC is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BL04 ELC, 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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BL04 ELC is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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