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DK04 BZE

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

172,510 mi
Last recorded172,510 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK04 BZE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2020 172,510 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 106,575 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 104,290 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 96,811 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 96,811 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 93,600 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 93,600 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 May 2014 80,967 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 80,940 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 70,293 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 64,998 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 55,355 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 55,355 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 41,368 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 21,052 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 21,052 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 13,364 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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DK04 BZE is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DK04 BZE, 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 DK04 BZE registered?

DK04 BZE is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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The MOT history for DK04 BZE shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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