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BX04 VNW

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Red Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

69,002 mi
Last recorded69,002 miles
Recorded on22 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX04 VNW
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2024 69,002 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 66,005 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 62,911 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 61,978 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 60,532 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 59,421 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 58,573 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 57,220 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 55,876 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 54,200 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 51,094 miles

nearside rear tyre perishing on outer edge

Pass 24 Mar 2012 49,503 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 48,004 miles

unable to check all steering/ brake /suspension components due covers fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2010 47,037 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Apr 2010 47,037 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 46,006 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 46,006 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 May 2008 44,703 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 35,603 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 35,603 miles

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

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 VNW is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Red with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 VNW, 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 VNW registered?

BX04 VNW is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 23 March 2004.

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