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GP04 SEY

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

102,132 mi
Last recorded102,132 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP04 SEY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2020 102,132 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 102,132 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 21 May 2019 97,790 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust manifold has a split but not seriously leaking

Fail 21 May 2019 97,790 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

exhaust manifold has a split but not seriously leaking

Pass 22 May 2018 95,065 miles

both headlamps faded

Fail 21 May 2018 95,065 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both headlamps faded

Pass 13 Apr 2017 88,201 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency low

Fail 13 Apr 2017 88,201 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake efficiency low

Pass 11 Apr 2016 77,669 miles

under trays & engine covers fitted.

Fail 11 Apr 2016 77,669 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

under trays & engine covers fitted.

Pass 23 Mar 2015 79,070 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 23 Mar 2015 70,960 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 55,989 miles

Centre Stop lamp has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 24 Mar 2014 55,989 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 42,570 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2013 42,556 miles

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

steering rack damper securing bolt appears loose

Pass 13 Jul 2012 42,319 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 41,718 miles

o/s/r ABS ring broken

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 41,045 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 38,665 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 36,692 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 34,763 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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GP04 SEY 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 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GP04 SEY, 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 GP04 SEY registered?

GP04 SEY is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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