MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,850 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 145/65/15 t (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Stop lamp not working both outer (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 145/65/15 t (4.1.E.1)
engine stabilizer bush slightly split
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
drivers door lock stiff
engine stabilizer bush slightly split
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
wipers in poor condition
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside front disc in poor condition
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
offside front disc in poor condition
wipers in poor condition
Both front brake discs in poor condition
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside front tyre has cut in side wall
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
o/side front tyre wearing on inside edge
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
o/side front tyre wearing on inside edge
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 VLW is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 VLW, 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 VLW is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 1 March 2004.
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