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BU54 CUC

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,474 mi
Last recorded42,474 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU54 CUC
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 42,474 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 39,531 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 38,517 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 37,830 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Feb 2022 37,830 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 36,940 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 35,613 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

corrosion to vehicle under body + suspension parts in various places but not excessive

Pass 20 Feb 2019 33,937 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened nearside + offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated splitting/cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated splitting/cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

general corrosion to vehicle underbody + suspension/steering parts but not excessive

Fail 20 Feb 2019 33,937 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened nearside + offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated splitting/cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated splitting/cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

general corrosion to vehicle underbody + suspension/steering parts but not excessive

Pass 15 Feb 2018 32,023 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s o/s front + front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened n/s o/s front (2.4.G.1)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing n/s o/s rear (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded n/s o/s front + rear (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to vehicle underbody + suspension parts in various places but not considered excessive

Fail 15 Feb 2018 32,023 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s o/s front + front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened n/s o/s front (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing n/s o/s rear (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded n/s o/s front + rear (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to vehicle underbody + suspension parts in various places but not considered excessive

Pass 14 Feb 2017 30,587 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s o/s front slightly cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s o/s front + front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened n/s o/s front (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing n/s o/s rear (2.7.2a)

slight corrosion to vehicle underbody + suspension parts in various places

Fail 14 Feb 2017 30,587 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s o/s front slightly cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s o/s front + front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened n/s o/s front (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing n/s o/s rear (2.7.2a)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened n/s o/s front inner excessively pitted/corroded (3.5.1i)

slight corrosion to vehicle underbody + suspension parts in various places

Pass 24 Feb 2016 28,952 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s front inner pitted/corroded (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded n/s o/s rear (2.4.C.1b)

n/s o/s rear tyres slitting/cracking on outer sidewalls + inbetween tread

n/s rear tyre worn + miss-shapen inner edge. centre tread approx. 2mm

Pass 18 Feb 2015 26,215 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight cracking n/s o/s rear tyre outer sidewalls + inbetween tread

Pass 5 Feb 2014 23,664 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Feb 2014 23,664 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 21,286 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres cracking between tread blocks, not to cords yet

fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 20 Feb 2012 19,857 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s o/s front brake discs slightly pitted/corroded

slight cut o/s rear tyre tread to cords

slight splitting/cracking on all tyre sidewalls + inbetween tread

Pass 15 Feb 2011 18,310 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

offside front wiper blade smearing screen slightly

Fail 15 Feb 2011 18,310 miles

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

front brake discs slightly corroded

offside front wiper blade smearing screen slightly

Pass 10 Feb 2010 16,818 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 14,813 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 12,826 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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BU54 CUC is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BU54 CUC, 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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BU54 CUC is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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