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GM04 EVF

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

64,986 mi
Last recorded64,986 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM04 EVF
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 64,986 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2026 64,986 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 64,655 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 64,184 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 63,489 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all four (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2023 63,489 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all four (1.1.11 (c))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 62,925 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 63,329 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 63,329 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 61,438 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2020 61,438 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 60,264 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 58,356 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 55,093 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 52,331 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2015 48,942 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 44,179 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 39,348 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 35,032 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 35,032 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 30,260 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 25,872 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 21,664 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 21,664 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 17,053 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 11,847 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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GM04 EVF is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GM04 EVF, 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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GM04 EVF is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 2 August 2004.

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