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BX04 VNE

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

75,105 mi
Last recorded75,105 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2026 75,105 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 69,846 miles

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 63,625 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2024 63,625 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 58,823 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 56,450 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 55,403 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 55,403 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 45,650 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 45,644 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 37,923 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

keep check on tank cap seal & rear number plate condition.

Pass 26 Mar 2014 32,136 miles

right front tyre wearing on inner edge keep an eye

Pass 15 Mar 2013 25,686 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2012 20,921 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 18,056 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 15,392 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009

The passenger seat is missing and the seat belt is disconnected

Both the front tyres are cracked badly in the thread outer edge,but not deep enough to reach the cords

Pass 19 Mar 2008 12,043 miles

The front tyres are cracking slightly on the inside edge

The passenger seat is missing and the seat belt is disconnected

The rear wiper blade is torn

Pass 26 Mar 2007 8,870 miles

left/right tyres cracked on front

no seat fitted on left front

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
Full Smart (mcc) City Coupe reliability report

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BX04 VNE is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 VNE, 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 VNE is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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