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BU04 ATN

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,178 mi
Last recorded73,178 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 ATN
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2022 73,178 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 65,917 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 57,504 miles

175/55R15

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge JUST ABOVE THE TREAD WEAR BARS (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge DOWN TO THE TREAD WEAR BARS (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jan 2020 57,504 miles

175/55R15

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective SEALING DEVICE SPLIT (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22" WIPER BLADE WAS FITTED (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge JUST ABOVE THE TREAD WEAR BARS (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22" WIPER BLADE WAS FITTED (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge DOWN TO THE TREAD WEAR BARS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 50,648 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

n/s/r & o/s/r inner drive shaft seal leak

Pass 5 Jan 2018 42,816 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 42,816 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 35,526 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 35,526 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working 380 (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 32,156 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 30,512 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 28,856 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

cracks in outside wall of n/s/r tyre.

Pass 10 Jan 2014 28,856 miles

cracks in outside wall of n/s/r tyre.

Fail 31 Jan 2013 26,492 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 26,492 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 23,745 miles

n/s rear tyre has some perrishing on side wall

Pass 1 Feb 2011 21,131 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 18,251 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 17,083 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 12,227 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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BU04 ATN is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BU04 ATN, 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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BU04 ATN is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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