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GN04 GDX

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

68,600 mi
Last recorded68,600 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN04 GDX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 68,600 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 66,449 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2025 66,440 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 64,225 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 61,011 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2023 61,011 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2022 59,814 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 58,739 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 58,078 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 57,172 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 55,275 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 51,079 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 46,421 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 41,911 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 37,333 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 33,183 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres perishing

Pass 18 Feb 2012 28,734 miles

front tyres perishing

Pass 19 Feb 2011 24,173 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 19,672 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 15,994 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 12,734 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 9,433 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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GN04 GDX is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 GN04 GDX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GN04 GDX registered?

GN04 GDX is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is GN04 GDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN04 GDX shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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