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GL04 DWJ

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Red Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

64,784 mi
Last recorded64,784 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL04 DWJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 64,784 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 64,022 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 63,168 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 62,306 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 61,794 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 61,229 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 60,952 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 60,016 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 58,983 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 57,835 miles

os rear tyre cut on inside

Pass 28 Apr 2016 56,363 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 54,612 miles

various cuts in nearside and offside rear tyres

Pass 29 Apr 2014 50,710 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 46,134 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 41,372 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 36,294 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 31,532 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 28,753 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 28,707 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre on 2 mm

offside rear tyre on 2mm

Pass 1 May 2008 24,177 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 19,241 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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GL04 DWJ is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Red with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 GL04 DWJ, 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 GL04 DWJ registered?

GL04 DWJ is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 22 April 2004.

Is GL04 DWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL04 DWJ shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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