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FJ04 TAV

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

24,138 mi
Last recorded24,138 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ04 TAV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 24,138 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 23,838 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 23,703 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 23,120 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 22,688 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 22,497 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 22,319 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 21,686 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 21,684 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 21,410 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Jan 2018 21,410 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 20,447 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner braking surface (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres are cracked and split within tread, but not deep enough to reach ply or cords.

Pass 21 Jan 2016 19,289 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 19,289 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 17,932 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 17,495 miles

both front brakes discs corroded

both rear tyres split/perrished in tread area

Fail 10 Mar 2014 17,495 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

both front brakes discs corroded

both rear tyres split/perrished in tread area

Pass 27 Feb 2013 16,511 miles

both rear tyres cracking in tread but no cord or ply showing

Pass 20 Mar 2012 15,712 miles

both rear tyres cracking inbetween treads but no cord or ply showing

Pass 3 Mar 2011 15,386 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 13,975 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 11,991 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 10,984 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 9,897 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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FJ04 TAV is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FJ04 TAV, 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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FJ04 TAV is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 16 March 2004.

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