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BN04 TWJ

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Blue Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

43,038 mi
Last recorded43,038 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN04 TWJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2023 43,038 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Underside and components corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2021 42,949 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 41,478 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2019 38,778 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 38,699 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 37,803 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 35,155 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 31,965 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

rear number plate bit discoloured

Fail 27 May 2014 31,727 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

rear number plate bit discoloured

Pass 25 Feb 2013 26,307 miles

both front tyres cracking tread suggest new soon

Fail 25 Feb 2013 26,305 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both front tyres cracking tread suggest new soon

Pass 5 Mar 2012 19,758 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 15,005 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres perishing

full under floor pan fitted

Fail 3 Mar 2011 15,005 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

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

both front tyres perishing

full under floor pan fitted

Fail 1 Feb 2010 13,254 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 13,254 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 11,400 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 9,700 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 9,700 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 7,190 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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BN04 TWJ is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Blue with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BN04 TWJ, 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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BN04 TWJ is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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