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BL04 ENH

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,884 mi
Last recorded55,884 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2015
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 ENH
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2015 55,884 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 55,883 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 52,337 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 47,619 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 47,592 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jan 2013 42,620 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 42,620 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 37,808 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 34,589 miles

advise both front tyres on approx 2.5mm

crack in offside rear abs reluctor ring,abs light not on during mot or road test but replacement is recomended

strong advise front brake discs corroded

strong advise offside rear tyre is on the 1.6mm limit and outer side wall deteriorated (cracking)

Fail 8 Feb 2011 34,587 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

advise both front tyres on approx 2.5mm

crack in offside rear abs reluctor ring,abs light not on during mot or road test but replacement is recomended

strong advise front brake discs corroded

strong advise offside rear tyre is on the 1.6mm limit and outer side wall deteriorated (cracking)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 30,578 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 Feb 2010 30,576 miles

Centre Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 28,052 miles

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 28 Jun 2008 25,280 miles

n/s/r reverse light broken

Pass 22 Jun 2007 21,679 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 ENH is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 ENH, 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 ENH is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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