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HS04 DWD

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

72,707 mi
Last recorded72,707 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS04 DWD
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2023 72,707 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2023 72,707 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 69,210 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 69,112 miles

Emissions not tested engine oil lekking (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all tyres on 1.6 to 1 mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2021 65,750 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides at front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides at rear (2-3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jan 2021 65,743 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides at front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides at rear (2-3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 62,994 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 57,075 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Feb 2019 57,074 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 51,602 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 47,460 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Feb 2016 42,899 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 38,837 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 20 Jan 2015 38,837 miles

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 34,753 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside and offside rear tyres perished

Pass 15 Jan 2013 30,938 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside and offside rear tyres perished and treads are low

Fail 15 Jan 2013 30,938 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside and offside rear tyres perished and treads are low

Pass 26 Jan 2012 27,581 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside and offside rear tyres perished

Fail 25 Jan 2012 27,581 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside and offside rear tyres perished

rear wiper blade split

Pass 3 Feb 2011 26,449 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside and offside rear tyres starting to perish

rear wiper blade split

Pass 2 Feb 2010 23,890 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 21,363 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 21,363 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 17,640 miles

Front wipers juddering.

Oil leak

Petrol flap broken.

Pass 12 Jul 2007 13,494 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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HS04 DWD is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 HS04 DWD, 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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HS04 DWD is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 1 July 2004.

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