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BL04 MYW

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

White Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

51,163 mi
Last recorded51,163 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 MYW
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2020 51,163 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Under trays fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2019 50,500 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 49,086 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 47,584 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 44,541 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 44,181 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 44,181 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge /175/55/15 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2014 40,666 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 40,666 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 1 Jul 2013 36,622 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s rear tyre splits in sidewall

Pass 1 Jul 2013 36,622 miles

o/s rear tyre splits in sidewall

Pass 2 Jul 2012 33,523 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 30,074 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2011 30,074 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 26,401 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 23,195 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 20,061 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear bottom shocker bushes slightly deteriorating.

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge.

nail in o/s/r tyre.

rear no. plate starting to deteriorate.

Fail 17 Jun 2008 20,052 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear bottom shocker bushes slightly deteriorating.

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge.

nail in o/s/r tyre.

rear no. plate starting to deteriorate.

Pass 14 Sep 2007 17,574 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 17,574 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 16,292 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 16,292 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 MYW is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in White with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BL04 MYW, 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 MYW is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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