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BX04 VVA

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

57,094 mi
Last recorded57,094 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2017 57,094 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Feb 2017 57,094 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 49,011 miles

Engine bay cover fitted

Outer sill covers fitted

Vehicle under panels fitted

Fail 26 Feb 2016 49,011 miles

Engine bay cover fitted

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

Outer sill covers fitted

Vehicle under panels fitted

Fail 22 Feb 2016 48,476 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 40,342 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 20 Feb 2015 40,342 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2014 32,310 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2013 27,196 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 27,196 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2012 25,056 miles

n/s/r tyre wall starting to perrish on inside edge

vehicle has under panels fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2011 23,350 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 21,213 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 21,213 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 17,417 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 17,416 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Apr 2008 13,331 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 10,149 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 VVA 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 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VVA, 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 VVA is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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