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BX04 VNN

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2023

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

Offside Rear handbrake low effort

Fail 4 May 2023

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

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

Offside Rear handbrake low effort

Fail 27 Apr 2023

Emissions unable to be completed loosing water (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear handbrake low effort

brake pedal feels spongy

Pass 29 Sep 2021 95,135 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 90,826 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 86,696 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 78,232 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2014 73,009 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres close to limit and perished

both rear tyres perished

Fail 21 May 2014 73,004 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres close to limit and perished

both rear tyres perished

Pass 22 Mar 2013 68,669 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 68,669 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 65,820 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 65,820 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 56,808 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 45,259 miles

Front brake pads approximately 3/4s worn

Front wipers starting to lightly smear across windscreen

Not all testable items are clearly visible due to various plastic underbody covers fitted to the vehicle at the time of test

Pass 17 Mar 2009 32,857 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn low on outside edge.

Offside front tyre worn close to limit on inner edge.

Oil leak from nearside output shaft.

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

Pass 20 Mar 2008 23,589 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 17,518 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 VNN is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver 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 VNN, 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 VNN is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 16 March 2004.

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