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HD04 AYM

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

91,845 mi
Last recorded91,845 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD04 AYM
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2024 91,845 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under vehicle completely corroded including all systems within under vehicle.

Pass 21 Nov 2022 91,779 miles

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

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security and rear all sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing and rear slightly corrodes (5.3.2 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 91,638 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake pipes corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2020 88,134 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 85,680 miles

fuel cap seal poor

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 85,680 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

fuel cap seal poor

Pass 31 Aug 2018 83,583 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured all (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal poor condition

Pass 26 May 2017 81,029 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2016 78,400 miles

slight damage to front headlamp

slight play to top mount

Pass 16 May 2015 76,391 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 May 2015 76,372 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 74,744 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 70,560 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 70,556 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 61,481 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 55,639 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

os and nsf discs badly corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2011 55,639 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

os and nsf discs badly corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2010 50,256 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 44,300 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Jul 2009 44,300 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 38,385 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2008 38,385 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 29,704 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 29,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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
Full Smart (mcc) City Coupe reliability report

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HD04 AYM is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 HD04 AYM, 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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HD04 AYM is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 17 May 2004.

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