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BX04 VUG

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

63,885 mi
Last recorded63,885 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2024 63,885 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 61,948 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 58,783 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 56,419 miles

175/55/15 x 2 rears & 145/65/15 x 2 fronts,,,u/body plastics etc etc..

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing NSF & OSF =2=BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR & OSR =2=BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened F & R SF '[S AND ALL SA'S VVHSC-17yr old !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 56,419 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

175/55/15 x 2 rears & 145/65/15 x 2 fronts,,,u/body plastics etc etc..

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing NSF & OSF =2=BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR & OSR =2=BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened F & R SF '[S AND ALL SA'S VVHSC-17yr old !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 56,295 miles

175/55/15 X 2 REARS & 145/65/15 X 2 FRONTS

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH =2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH=2 (5.2.3 (e))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened R SF AND ALL SA'S VHSC-PODOT-MONIOTR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 56,213 miles

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

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

front suspension corroding

Pass 10 Sep 2018 55,063 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 52,618 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 50,617 miles

All standard equipment guards fitted at time of test not allowing full inspection

grease on brake pipes

Pass 11 Sep 2015 48,653 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2014 46,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 46,475 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 44,194 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 44,194 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 40,899 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 39,108 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 38,331 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 36,525 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 31,861 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 23,479 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 23,479 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 VUG is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 VUG, 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 VUG is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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