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FNZ 2541

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

88,102 mi
Last recorded88,102 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFNZ 2541
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 88,102 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight corrosion underneath the vehicle.

Pass 12 Jul 2018 86,213 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 82,233 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r n n/s/f tyres perished

Pass 25 Nov 2016 79,979 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 73,595 miles

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING THIN

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE TREAD WEAR

Fail 6 Nov 2015 73,584 miles

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

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING THIN

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE TREAD WEAR

Pass 7 Nov 2014 69,737 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 69,737 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 66,261 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre splitting/perished

Fail 6 Nov 2013 66,260 miles

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

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre splitting/perished

Pass 1 Nov 2012 62,771 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2011 57,123 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 53,769 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 51,556 miles

o/s rear tyre tread getting low(17555r15t)

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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FNZ 2541 is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FNZ 2541, 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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FNZ 2541 is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 15 January 2004.

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