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FA04 RBU

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

83,359 mi
Last recorded83,359 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA04 RBU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2021 83,359 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 81,733 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 81,733 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended twisted (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 79,604 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess rear engine stabiliser (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Oct 2019 79,604 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess rear engine stabiliser (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 76,197 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 75,068 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 75,068 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 72,999 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 70,093 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 67,886 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 Nov 2014 67,885 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 20 Nov 2013 65,075 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2013 65,075 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2012 59,712 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 55,441 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 55,441 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 51,936 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2010 51,894 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 47,672 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 41,739 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 41,739 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 33,163 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
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FA04 RBU is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 FA04 RBU, 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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FA04 RBU is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 31 July 2004.

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