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EU04 UCB

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

107,544 mi
Last recorded107,544 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU04 UCB
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2023 107,544 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2023 107,544 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 May 2022 99,613 miles
Fail 27 May 2022 99,613 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 97,534 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Aug 2016 95,142 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 91,943 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 91,943 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 88,143 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 83,528 miles

o/s/r tyre worn at inner edge and starting to crack

Fail 14 Feb 2013 83,528 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s/r tyre worn at inner edge and starting to crack

Pass 28 Feb 2012 78,050 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 66,387 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2011 66,387 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Jan 2010 61,790 miles

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

Imbalance high on rear brakes

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 61,790 miles

Imbalance high on rear brakes

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 55,612 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 43,613 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2008 43,613 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear 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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EU04 UCB 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 EU04 UCB, 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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EU04 UCB is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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