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BV04 XXT

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

23,066 mi
Last recorded23,066 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV04 XXT
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 23,066 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished close to excessive, advice replacement. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished close to excessive, advice replacement. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Dec 2025 23,065 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished close to excessive, advice replacement. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished close to excessive, advice replacement. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 19,054 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 18,883 miles

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 18,759 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 18,521 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 18,358 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 18,163 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 17,902 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 17,568 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 16,995 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 16,226 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 15,074 miles

nearside and offside front tyre outer walls cracking

Pass 20 Mar 2012 14,159 miles

nearside front tyre outer wall cracking

Pass 16 Mar 2011 13,014 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 11,805 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 10,612 miles

N/s/f tyre has cracks not reaching ply or cord

O/s/f tyre cracking not reaching ply or cord

Pass 11 Mar 2008 8,157 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 6,520 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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BV04 XXT is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 BV04 XXT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV04 XXT registered?

BV04 XXT is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 30 March 2004.

Is BV04 XXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV04 XXT shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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