MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,712 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
both rear tyres close to limit
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/55T15 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/55T15 (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen wiper blades are worn
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 145/65T15 (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/55T15 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/55T15 (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen wiper blades are worn
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front pads wearing low. Recommend inspection at next service interval
N/S/F head lamp beam height "borderline"
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Coupe?
Based on 282,294 MOT tests across 17,380 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FV04 BNX is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 FV04 BNX, 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 FV04 BNX registered?
FV04 BNX is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 30 March 2004.
Is FV04 BNX safe to buy?
The MOT history for FV04 BNX shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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