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BX04 VVH

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

56,462 mi
Last recorded56,462 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 56,462 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 2 Oct 2025 56,458 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 52,412 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2024 52,412 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 48,048 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 48,048 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 44,267 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 38,687 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 34,806 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 31,453 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 30,010 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 29,368 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 28,784 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 28,293 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 27,733 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 27,733 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 27,103 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 26,993 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 26,596 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010
Pass 5 Aug 2009 24,918 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 24,918 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 24,916 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 24,904 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 20,927 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 16,695 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 VVH is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 VVH, 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 VVH registered?

BX04 VVH is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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