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FJ04 TGK

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

142,346 mi
Last recorded142,346 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2021 142,346 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2021 142,295 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 131,844 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 129,232 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 129,232 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 123,351 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Gearbox mounting defective engine mount ()

Pass 29 Apr 2016 118,640 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 118,630 miles

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside play in steering arm inner joint

Offside play in steering arm inner joint

Pass 28 May 2015 109,697 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 114,695 miles

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

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2014 108,870 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2014 108,716 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 May 2013 103,661 miles

Small oil leak from engine

Pass 14 May 2012 100,184 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 100,182 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2011

front brake discs worn

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

suggest further investigation of rear brake condition due to imbalance

Pass 5 Jan 2010 87,151 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Dec 2009 87,151 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 82,648 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 1 Jun 2009 82,648 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 67,830 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 67,759 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 51,509 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 TGK 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 60.9%.

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 FJ04 TGK, 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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What year was FJ04 TGK registered?

FJ04 TGK is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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