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BX04 VNL

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

40,671 mi
Last recorded40,671 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2019 40,671 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 27 Feb 2019 40,671 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Nov 2017 38,530 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 38,528 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 37,449 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 37,078 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 37,078 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 3 Apr 2015 32,744 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2015 32,744 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2014 27,747 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 25,669 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 24,688 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 23,722 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 15,349 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 8,893 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 8,893 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 7,713 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 6,860 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 VNL is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VNL, 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 VNL registered?

BX04 VNL is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 16 April 2004.

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