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HX04 HLM

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,023 mi
Last recorded113,023 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX04 HLM
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2018 113,023 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 65,118 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 64,903 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 7 May 2016 57,258 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2015 56,794 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 52,523 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 52,523 miles

Nearside Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 43,154 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 36,824 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 36,824 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 31,158 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 31,158 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 28,702 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 26,997 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 25,887 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 18,523 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 HLM is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HLM, 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 HLM registered?

HX04 HLM is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 22 March 2004.

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