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BU04 JBX

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

99,395 mi
Last recorded99,395 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 99,395 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 97,567 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2024 97,567 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 96,728 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 96,728 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 95,326 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2022 95,326 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 94,994 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2021 94,992 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 89,506 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 82,491 miles

some movement offside front lower wish bone arm rear inner bush

some wear to engine mount

Fail 24 Jun 2019 82,491 miles

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

some movement offside front lower wish bone arm rear inner bush

some wear to engine mount

Pass 20 Jun 2018 77,539 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

front inner brake pads getting low

some play offside front lower wish bone arm rear inner bush

Pass 21 Jun 2017 73,567 miles

both front seat belts slightly twisted

nearside @ offside front wheel bearings slightly noisey

Pass 24 Jun 2016 68,908 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 68,907 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 25 Feb 2016 68,864 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust system corroded

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leaks

Fail 16 Feb 2016 68,864 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust system corroded

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leaks

Pass 13 May 2015 67,543 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 65,046 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 62,944 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 56,727 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 48,814 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 42,379 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 34,892 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 34,893 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 27,845 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 26,859 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 26,855 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

o/s rear brake noisy(high pitch squeak)

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 JBX is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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