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BU04 HZG

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

87,658 mi
Last recorded87,658 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 87,658 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 87,280 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2025 87,279 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested as off side trear brake pipe is leaking. (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above axle (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe started to leak on rolling road brake test. (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre ()

Pass 3 Jun 2024 85,075 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2024 85,075 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 83,812 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 81,589 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2022 81,589 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 79,360 miles

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

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

Outer Sill covers fitted unable to facilitate full inspection

Under tray fitted unable to facilitate full underbody inspection

Fail 17 Jun 2021 79,360 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Outer Sill covers fitted unable to facilitate full inspection

Under tray fitted unable to facilitate full underbody inspection

Pass 22 Jun 2020 76,716 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 74,766 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 74,766 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 69,582 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 62,936 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 59,700 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 56,018 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 49,968 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 47,314 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 45,702 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 42,979 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2011 42,979 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 39,375 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 36,356 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 30,088 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 23,431 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 23,431 miles

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

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 HZG is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 HZG, 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 HZG is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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