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EX54 BUA

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

50,987 mi
Last recorded50,987 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2015
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX54 BUA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2015 50,987 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Oct 2014 47,444 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Oct 2014 47,444 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Oct 2013 41,032 miles

Front bumper and wing damaged

Front bumper insecure

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside and offside front tyre walls cracking

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 41,032 miles

Front bumper and wing damaged

Front bumper insecure

Nearside and offside front tyre walls cracking

Pass 30 Aug 2012 35,619 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s front tyre cracked on inner & outer wall

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Oct 2010 30,014 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

nearside front tyre traed is getting low and sidewalls excessively perished

undercovers fitted to complete underside of vehicle

Fail 7 Oct 2010 30,011 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

nearside front tyre traed is getting low and sidewalls excessively perished

undercovers fitted to complete underside of vehicle

Pass 19 Oct 2009 29,157 miles

nearside front tyre perished at tread edges

Pass 17 Oct 2008 28,060 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 28,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 16 Oct 2008 28,054 miles

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

Both front tyres perished

Both rear tyres perrishing slightly

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

Fail 22 Oct 2007 27,029 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front tyres starting to crack on tread. no cords exposed

front wiper blades smearing windscreen

Pass 22 Oct 2007 27,029 miles

both front tyres starting to crack on tread. no cords exposed

front wiper blades smearing windscreen

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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EX54 BUA is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 EX54 BUA, 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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EX54 BUA is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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