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FG04 NRJ

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,001 mi
Last recorded70,001 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG04 NRJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2024 70,001 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 60,002 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 59,118 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 59,112 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 57,725 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2016 57,725 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2015 52,437 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2015 52,437 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 46,514 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2014 46,511 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Feb 2013 41,483 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 41,483 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 34,378 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 28,551 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2011 28,367 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

fuel cap seal perishing

n/s/f tyre perishing

Pass 25 Feb 2010 23,053 miles

advise front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 24 Feb 2010 23,053 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

advise front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Mar 2009 20,824 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 20,784 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 18,527 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 13,963 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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FG04 NRJ is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FG04 NRJ, 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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FG04 NRJ is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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