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BX04 VLF

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

71,815 mi
Last recorded71,815 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX04 VLF
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 71,815 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 3 May 2019 71,808 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 70,707 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective rubber seal badly perished (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle imbalance 56% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside under tray insecure

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2017 64,421 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

fuel cap rubber seal split.

Pass 2 Apr 2016 113,959 miles

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

engine management light on

oil leak

Fail 28 Mar 2016 61,039 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both sides flexis to calipers (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings inner rack end/tie rod (2.2.B.1h)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

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

engine management light on

oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2014 14,252 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 49,682 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 47,689 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 47,636 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 65,263 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 62,704 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 62,663 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 60,101 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 60,101 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 57,738 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 57,727 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 May 2007 54,352 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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BX04 VLF 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 61.1%.

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 VLF, 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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BX04 VLF is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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