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BX54 ZZO

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

73,140 mi
Last recorded73,140 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX54 ZZO
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 73,140 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

no air bag warning light on at time of test

Fail 29 Apr 2017 73,140 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both n/s o/s pipes over rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

no air bag warning light on at time of test

Pass 18 Aug 2016 71,098 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 15 Aug 2016 71,098 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 60,738 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 47,901 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Oct 2013 47,901 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 46,139 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 44,119 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 44,114 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 39,189 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 34,204 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 28,336 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 28,335 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Upper coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 23,675 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 18,086 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 ZZO is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 ZZO, 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 ZZO is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 1 October 2004.

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