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FP04 WUL

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

132,015 mi
Last recorded132,015 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2020
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP04 WUL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2020 132,015 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 129,952 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2018 129,952 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 126,288 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 5 Jul 2017 126,288 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 124,189 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2016 124,185 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 118,893 miles

petrol cap seals starting to perish rear tyre walls starting to perish

Fail 16 Sep 2015 11,889 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

petrol cap seals starting to perish rear tyre walls starting to perish

Pass 26 Sep 2014 70,430 miles

Rear indicators fading

o/s/f indicator fading

Pass 13 Sep 2013 65,788 miles

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

security of nearside front bulb holder

Pass 24 Sep 2012 55,213 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 43,288 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 28,738 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 28,738 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 18,763 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 18,166 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 14,952 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 14,952 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 12,253 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
Full Smart (mcc) City Coupe reliability report

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FP04 WUL is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FP04 WUL, 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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FP04 WUL is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 27 April 2004.

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