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BU04 JCZ

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Multi-colour Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

65,117 mi
Last recorded65,117 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 JCZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2018 65,117 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2018 65,114 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2017 65,096 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged both rear axle pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 64,364 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 63,817 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 62,361 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 58,220 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 55,267 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Apr 2012 55,267 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side front tyre under inflated

Pass 1 Jul 2011 53,051 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 53,019 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 48,469 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 43,712 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 34,343 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 23,848 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 JCZ is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Multi-colour with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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