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FD04 DGV

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

61,596 mi
Last recorded61,596 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD04 DGV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 61,596 miles

NSF wheel arch cracked

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner side (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2026 61,596 miles

NSF wheel arch cracked

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner side (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 58,300 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2025 58,290 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2023 54,186 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Dec 2023 54,186 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 50,600 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 47,820 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 45,546 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight deterioration on outer joint gaiter (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front bumper is cracked no sharp edges present

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight play in steering column u/j joint

Pass 21 May 2019 41,064 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens is deteriorated and is starting to diffuse the beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material repair is recommended (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material repair is recommended as soon as possible (1.1.11 (c))

Play in offside front suspension top mounting - replacement is recommended

Sill covers fitted

Under trays fitted

Fail 21 May 2019 41,064 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing no seal on fuel cap (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens is deteriorated and is starting to diffuse the beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material repair is recommended (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material repair is recommended as soon as possible (1.1.11 (c))

Play in offside front suspension top mounting - replacement is recommended

Sill covers fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2018 36,021 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2017 31,470 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 27,506 miles
Pass 25 May 2015 25,593 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 23,441 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres cracked and perished

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Jun 2014 23,441 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

both front tyres cracked and perished

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 20,981 miles

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

both front tyres cracked and perishing

both rear tyres VERY heavily cracked and perished

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

gearbox oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2012 18,162 miles

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

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

both front tyres starting to crack and perish

both rear tyres heavily cracked and perished

Pass 1 Aug 2011 15,728 miles

both rear tyres HEAVILY cracked and perished

unable to inspect underside of vehicle thoroughly due to undertrays being fitted

Fail 1 Aug 2011 15,728 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres HEAVILY cracked and perished

unable to inspect underside of vehicle thoroughly due to undertrays being fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2010 12,803 miles

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

offside rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 12 Aug 2009 9,634 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 9,634 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 8,420 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 4,959 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 3,991 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 3,991 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.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
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FD04 DGV is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FD04 DGV, 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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FD04 DGV is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 11 May 2004.

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