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BU04 HYT

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

55,200 mi
Last recorded55,200 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2019 55,200 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 54,088 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 52,759 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 50,581 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 48,106 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 45,856 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 45,853 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 42,168 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 37,749 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 33,695 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 26,419 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 24,530 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 16,016 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Apr 2009 16,016 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 14,559 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 14,559 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 9,598 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 HYT is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HYT, 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 HYT registered?

BU04 HYT is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 1 May 2004.

Is BU04 HYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU04 HYT shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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