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BX54 ZZM

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

51,262 mi
Last recorded51,262 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX54 ZZM
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2018 51,262 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2018 51,251 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 47,887 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn uneven on inner surface (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Jun 2017 47,885 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn uneven on inner surface (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 44,430 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel stiff to turn brake sticking slightly

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Jun 2016 44,426 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel stiff to turn brake sticking slightly

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Jun 2015 40,494 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 40,494 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 37,811 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 37,755 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 34,648 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 34,567 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 31,706 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

fuel filler cap sealing washer slightly splitting

o/s/f + n/s/f wiper blades slightly split at ends

plastic guards fitted to underbody not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 21 Jun 2011 29,011 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 26,249 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 24,199 miles

both front & n/s/r tyres worn on inner edges & cracked/perished

both rear shocker lower bushes worn

Pass 29 Jul 2008 22,212 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 22,212 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 19,617 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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BX54 ZZM is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 BX54 ZZM, 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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BX54 ZZM is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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