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BU04 HYW

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,836 mi
Last recorded73,836 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 HYW
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 73,836 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 73,109 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 71,368 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

vehicle has had speedo changed since last year 2023

Pass 16 Mar 2023 62,398 miles

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 59,076 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 55,385 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 48,644 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 37,841 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2019 37,841 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 30,071 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 30,071 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 17,604 miles

nearside font flexi cracking

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside front flexi cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

very slight movement offside front wheel bearing

Pass 7 Apr 2016 16,555 miles

both rear tyres perished

slight play in offside front strut body

slight play in pffside front strut top mount

Fail 7 Apr 2016 16,555 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

slight play in offside front strut body

slight play in pffside front strut top mount

Pass 8 Apr 2015 15,561 miles

Both rear tyre slight perished

OSF wiper small split

Offside front seat belt twisted but returning OK

Slight play offside front top mount

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2014 14,510 miles

both rear tyres slightly cracking

Pass 29 Apr 2013 13,465 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear tyres starting to crack on sidewalls

Pass 27 Apr 2012 12,228 miles

both rear tyres perrishing/cracking

Fail 26 Apr 2012 12,228 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perrishing/cracking

Pass 26 Apr 2011 11,364 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 10,238 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 8,606 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 6,350 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 3,287 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
Full Smart (mcc) City Coupe reliability report

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BU04 HYW is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HYW, 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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What year was BU04 HYW registered?

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

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