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GL04 SWF

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

19,405 mi
Last recorded19,405 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL04 SWF
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 19,405 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 have age related perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 18,861 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 age related perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Apr 2024 18,861 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 age related perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 18,439 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2023 18,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 18,252 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 18,252 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 17,926 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 17,610 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 17,539 miles

Both front brake discs slightly corroded.

Pass 21 Apr 2017 17,229 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 17,229 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front both sides brake discs heavily corroded

Nearside Front upper strut bearing siezed.

Nearside Rear tyre heavily cracked and perished

Pass 14 Mar 2011 17,065 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 16,738 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 16,738 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 15,864 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 14,562 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 12,185 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 SWF is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SWF, 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 SWF registered?

GL04 SWF is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 14 May 2004.

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