MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,589 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak ()
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Oil leak
offside rear tyre inner sidewall cut not deep enough to reach ply or cord's
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Oil leak
offside rear tyre inner sidewall cut not deep enough to reach ply or cord's
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside rear tyre sidewall splitting though cords not exposed
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Oil leak
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside rear tyre sidewall splitting though cords not exposed
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Oil leak
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Oil leak
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
DRIVER'S DOOR TEMPERORMENTAL 2OPEN SOMETIMES & REAR WIPER-BLADE WORN..Thanx.
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Coupe?
Based on 282,294 MOT tests across 17,380 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BX04 VLC is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 BX04 VLC, 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 BX04 VLC registered?
BX04 VLC is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 9 March 2004.
Is BX04 VLC safe to buy?
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