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GX04 GHB

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Red Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

70,474 mi
Last recorded70,474 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX04 GHB
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2016 70,474 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 70,306 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 65,384 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 60,577 miles

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

some condensation offside headlamp

Pass 8 Feb 2013 54,695 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2012 46,699 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear wiper split

Fail 14 Feb 2012 46,699 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear wiper split

Pass 11 Feb 2011 41,215 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 18 Feb 2010 35,648 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

drivers inner and outer door handle stiff in opperation

fuel cap seal perished

slight misshape nearside rear wheel and tyre

Pass 18 Feb 2010 35,648 miles

drivers inner and outer door handle stiff in opperation

fuel cap seal perished

slight misshape nearside rear wheel and tyre

Pass 17 Mar 2009 30,251 miles

slight play in offside front shock and top mount

Fail 16 Mar 2009 30,248 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both front tyres cut all around tread

rear shocks soft

slight play in offside front shock and top mount

wipers smeary and screen marked zone A

Pass 14 Mar 2008 24,230 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 18,736 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 18,736 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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GX04 GHB is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Red with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GX04 GHB, 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 GX04 GHB registered?

GX04 GHB is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 23 March 2004.

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