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BX04 VME

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

104,385 mi
Last recorded104,385 miles
Recorded on5 May 2022
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 May 2022 104,385 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 103,488 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2021 101,619 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 100,303 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 97,806 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2019 97,806 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 95,276 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 95,276 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 2 Feb 2018 95,275 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

engine temperature gauge warning on

Pass 31 Jan 2017 91,471 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 91,465 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 88,083 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 88,083 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 79,389 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 71,834 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 69,285 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 65,579 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 61,372 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2010 61,372 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 56,335 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 56,335 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 46,360 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 34,924 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 VME is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 VME, 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 VME is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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