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EJ04 NTU

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2017
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

59,465 mi
Last recorded59,465 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ04 NTU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2016 59,465 miles

EXHAUST BOX NOT FULLY SUPPORTED AT ENGINE (RATTLES)

OS REAR TYRE HAS ONE SECTION QUITE PERISHED. RECOMMEND RENEWAL

WIRING REPAIRS TO "SAM" UNIT NON-STANDARD?

Fail 7 Sep 2016 59,460 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly located? (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EXHAUST BOX NOT FULLY SUPPORTED AT ENGINE (RATTLES)

FRONT DISCS AND PADS AND CALIPERS RUSTY AND WORN. REC RENEWAL

OS REAR TYRE HAS ONE SECTION QUITE PERISHED. RECOMMEND RENEWAL

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

WIRING REPAIRS TO "SAM" UNIT NON-STANDARD?

Pass 22 Sep 2015 52,328 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 52,328 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 49,508 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 49,508 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 48,189 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 48,189 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Rear wiper split

Pass 26 Jul 2010 47,434 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 43,741 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 43,741 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 37,770 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 37,770 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 33,244 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 33,244 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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
Full Smart (mcc) City Coupe reliability report

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EJ04 NTU is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 EJ04 NTU, 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 EJ04 NTU registered?

EJ04 NTU is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 28 April 2004.

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