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FV04 ZDK

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

46,835 mi
Last recorded46,835 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 46,835 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 46,647 miles

cill covers + under trays fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2024 46,196 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 45,638 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 45,037 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 44,199 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 43,350 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 41,565 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 40,773 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 39,458 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front wipers in poor condition

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

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

Slight engine oil leak

Fail 10 May 2016 39,458 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Both front wipers are in poor condition.

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 1 May 2015 38,481 miles

Both front wipers split on edges.

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

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

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

Slight engine oil leak.

Pass 12 May 2014 37,327 miles

Both front wipers split on edges.

Slight engine oil leak.

Fail 12 May 2014 37,327 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Both front wipers split on edges.

Slight engine oil leak.

Pass 13 May 2013 36,722 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 36,722 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 35,470 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 May 2011 32,921 miles

both front headlamps aim on lower limits

Pass 12 May 2010 30,106 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 26,782 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 23,273 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 23,273 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 19,074 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 ZDK 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 82.6%.

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 FV04 ZDK, 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 ZDK is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 16 June 2004.

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