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HX04 HKL

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

68,154 mi
Last recorded68,154 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2011
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX04 HKL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2011 68,154 miles

both front flexis perishing

Pass 1 Sep 2010 63,741 miles

Front brake pads very low.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake disc's in very poor condition.

large chip within drivers view but at time of test was 9mm.

o/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit.

Pass 22 Jun 2010 63,046 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 63,046 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 55,541 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 47,851 miles

both drive shaft seals are starting to weep oil

exhaust manifold is cracked

fuel cap seal is starting perished

offside front tyre is just starting to crack

Fail 7 Jun 2008 47,786 miles

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

both drive shaft seals are starting to weep oil

exhaust manifold is cracked

fuel cap seal is starting perished

high level brake lamp has some bulbs inop

offside front tyre is just starting to crack

Pass 17 Aug 2007 46,644 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 41,376 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 HKL is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 HKL, 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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HX04 HKL is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 4 March 2004.

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