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FV04 ZDA

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

96,361 mi
Last recorded96,361 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 ZDA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2023 96,361 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 95,533 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

turbo waste gate not connected

Pass 19 Jan 2022 81,507 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 81,506 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 78,809 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 78,809 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 73,390 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 73,382 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light White/Clear lamp (reverse lamp where rear fog lamp should be) (4.5.4 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Reverse lamp red (Rear fog lamp where reverse lamp should be)

Pass 4 Jan 2019 65,608 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 65,608 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 63,712 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 58,787 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 58,787 miles

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

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

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 Jun 2015 53,952 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 48,974 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 46,730 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 46,730 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 43,362 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 38,857 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 34,678 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 29,688 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 25,466 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 18,220 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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FV04 ZDA 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 69.6%.

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 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 ZDA, 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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FV04 ZDA is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 9 June 2004.

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