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FX04 HLY

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Red Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,184 mi
Last recorded68,184 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX04 HLY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2018 68,184 miles

Offside Front lower arm bush starting to perishing

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

both front indicator flashing wait slightly also side repertoires

near side front slightly play in track rod

Pass 7 Dec 2017 65,082 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 7 Dec 2017 65,082 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2016 61,988 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 57,229 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 57,228 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 53,693 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2013 49,026 miles

nearside rear tyre worn to legal limit

number plate lights blue

offside and nearside front flexi brake hoses perished

Pass 3 Feb 2012 43,808 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 35,952 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 32,053 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 32,053 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 25,618 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 18,341 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 13,886 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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FX04 HLY is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Red with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FX04 HLY, 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 FX04 HLY registered?

FX04 HLY is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 3 March 2004.

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