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HS04 DWY

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2021
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

90,002 mi
Last recorded90,002 miles
Recorded on31 May 2020
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS04 DWY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 May 2020 90,002 miles

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

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

Fail 31 May 2020 90,002 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 84,592 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 84,589 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 145/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 74,263 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2017 74,262 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 74,026 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 71,499 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2015 71,498 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2015 103,941 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2014 68,489 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2014 68,489 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 611,104 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2012 611,104 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2011 56,542 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 50,886 miles

front pads worn

Fail 19 Aug 2010 50,886 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front pads worn

Pass 21 Aug 2009 40,852 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 34,453 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2008 34,453 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 24,687 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 24,687 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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HS04 DWY is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 DWY, 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 HS04 DWY registered?

HS04 DWY is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 5 August 2004.

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