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DK04 BZW

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,182 mi
Last recorded83,182 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Feb 2026 83,182 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2021 83,005 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 82,977 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2019 82,768 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 81,407 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 80,252 miles

undercovers fitted.

Pass 19 Mar 2016 78,198 miles

N/S/F TYRE CRACKING.

UNDER TRAYS FITTED.

Pass 26 Feb 2015 73,071 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2015 72,901 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight rusting to rear sunframe.

Pass 11 Mar 2014 68,687 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 68,616 miles

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 68,616 miles

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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 BZW is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DK04 BZW, 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 BZW registered?

DK04 BZW is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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