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BX04 VNC

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Grey Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

55,087 mi
Last recorded55,087 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX04 VNC
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2024 55,087 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 55,049 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 54,391 miles

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

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Fail 10 Mar 2023 54,391 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Pass 10 Dec 2021 53,959 miles

Central Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess BUSH WORN (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 53,194 miles

Central Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess WORN BUSH (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 51,777 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Feb 2018 51,738 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 51,387 miles

Offside Front Lower seat base runner movenent but not insecure

Fail 8 Nov 2016 51,387 miles

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

Offside Front Lower seat base runner movenent but not insecure

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 49,731 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 45,293 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 43,579 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 8 Nov 2012 40,805 miles

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

both front brake hoses starting to crack

n/s/f tyre has outter sidewall damage.

nail located within n/s/r tyre tread

nail located within o/s/r tyre tread and tyre approuching legal limit.

Pass 8 Nov 2012 40,805 miles

both front brake hoses starting to crack

n/s/f tyre has outter sidewall damage.

nail located within n/s/r tyre tread

nail located within o/s/r tyre tread and tyre approuching legal limit.

Pass 3 Nov 2011 36,788 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Nov 2011 36,788 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 31,211 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 6 May 2009 29,136 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 29,136 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 28,960 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 24,555 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 VNC is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Grey with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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