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BX04 VMM

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

82,909 mi
Last recorded82,909 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX04 VMM
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2017 82,909 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak sump corroded ()

under trays obscuring most components under vehicle

Pass 18 Apr 2016 80,633 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2015 77,482 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 29 Apr 2014 73,940 miles

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

front wipers starting to smear

Pass 24 Apr 2013 69,765 miles

front brake disc very poor

wipers poor

Fail 22 Apr 2013 69,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake disc very poor

wipers poor

Pass 19 Apr 2012 61,134 miles

offside and nearside front brake disc/s worn

Fail 19 Apr 2012 61,122 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

offside and nearside front brake disc/s worn

Pass 18 Apr 2011 52,052 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 42,152 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

headlight aim on lower limit

Pass 30 Mar 2009 30,003 miles

o/s front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 30 Mar 2009 29,991 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

o/s front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 26 Mar 2008 20,440 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 16,268 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 VMM is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 BX04 VMM, 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 VMM is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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