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BU04 HYP

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,266 mi
Last recorded44,266 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2011
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 HYP
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2011 44,266 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 44,253 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 33,680 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 33,680 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

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 HYP is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 HYP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU04 HYP registered?

BU04 HYP is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 7 May 2004.

Is BU04 HYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU04 HYP shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BU04 HYP have outstanding finance?

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