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BX04 VND

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

78,537 mi
Last recorded78,537 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX04 VND
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2024 78,537 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Front fog lights not working

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective noisey (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective noisey (3.4 (b) (i))

headlight aim weak

Fail 14 Aug 2024 78,537 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Front fog lights not working

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective noisey (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective noisey (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

headlight aim weak

Pass 4 Apr 2023 75,924 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

corrosion on some components

undertrays etc fitted obscuring some components

Fail 4 Apr 2023 75,924 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

corrosion on some components

undertrays etc fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 Apr 2022 74,619 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2022 74,618 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 73,167 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear wheel slight tightness on hand rotation

body undercover slight insecurity o/s

Pass 19 Mar 2020 72,795 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion on some suspension components

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 16 Mar 2020 72,792 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion on some suspension components

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 Mar 2019 70,247 miles

Corrosion on underside

Front Slight play in strut tops

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 70,247 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Corrosion on underside

Front Slight play in strut tops

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 66,337 miles

Front Lamp lenses deteriorating

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 66,337 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Front Lamp lenses deteriorating

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 62,632 miles

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

corrosion starting on suspension components

fuel cap seal starting to perish

Fail 4 Nov 2016 62,632 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion starting on suspension components

fuel cap seal starting to perish

Pass 27 Oct 2015 56,775 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion on suspension components

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 26 Oct 2015 56,775 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion on suspension components

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Oct 2014 54,272 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 51,495 miles

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

squeal from rear brakes

Pass 5 Nov 2012 48,748 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 46,657 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 46,657 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 18 Nov 2010 42,227 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 42,227 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2009 34,235 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 34,303 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 28,523 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 22,531 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 VND is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VND, 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 VND is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 1 April 2004.

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