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BU04 HZT

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

38,933 mi
Last recorded38,933 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2016 38,933 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 37,185 miles

Engine oil leaking from sump.

Fail 5 Apr 2016 37,185 miles

Engine oil leaking from sump.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 32,906 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 30,180 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 29,504 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 28,501 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 27,335 miles

front tyres perished

Pass 11 May 2010 26,154 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 24,836 miles

b oth rear and osf tyre slightly worn in edge

Fail 21 Apr 2009 24,830 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

b oth rear and osf tyre slightly worn in edge

Pass 14 Apr 2008 23,034 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 21,129 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 21,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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 HZT is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HZT, 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 HZT registered?

BU04 HZT is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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