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HX04 HKJ

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

53,757 mi
Last recorded53,757 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX04 HKJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2018 53,757 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2018 53,757 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 45,512 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 45,512 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 40,402 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 34,304 miles

front pads worn

Pass 2 Sep 2014 31,008 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2014 31,008 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 29,760 miles

fuel filler cap seal perished

Pass 6 Sep 2012 27,591 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 24,127 miles

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

n/s/r tyre inner sidewall cracked

vehicle under tray insecure

Pass 16 Sep 2010 19,537 miles

n/s/r tyre has inner sidewall damage

Pass 9 Sep 2009 15,659 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 11,547 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 8,268 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 7,186 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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HX04 HKJ is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HX04 HKJ, 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 HX04 HKJ registered?

HX04 HKJ is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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