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BX04 VNG

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

48,720 mi
Last recorded48,720 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2015
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2015 48,720 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 42,346 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 34,114 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 32,691 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 31,623 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 30,618 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 30,017 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 29,627 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 29,627 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre smll split in tread /water hose loose by rack [ not on rack]

Pass 6 Jul 2007 27,521 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 27,521 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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 VNG is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VNG, 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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What year was BX04 VNG registered?

BX04 VNG is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 5 April 2004.

Is BX04 VNG safe to buy?

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