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EU04 UEP

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,047 mi
Last recorded80,047 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2020 80,047 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 80,047 miles

front and rear brakes corroded

Fail 12 May 2018 80,047 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

front and rear brakes corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2016 80,047 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 80,045 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 77,234 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 74,102 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Dec 2013 69,800 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 62,370 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Dec 2012 62,370 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2012 57,271 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre spliting inner sidewall

Pass 15 Mar 2010 49,291 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 40,832 miles

slight lip on front discs

all of chassis covered by plastic underguards - inspection not possible !

nsf tyre slightly cracked

Pass 5 Mar 2008 33,302 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 24,219 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
Full Smart (mcc) City Coupe reliability report

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EU04 UEP 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 80%.

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 EU04 UEP, 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 EU04 UEP registered?

EU04 UEP is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 13 March 2004.

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