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HX04 UPR

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,585 mi
Last recorded65,585 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX04 UPR
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2024 65,585 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 61,818 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 58,410 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2022 58,404 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Apr 2021 47,001 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2021 47,001 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 45,141 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm and heavily perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded and porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside front seatbelt twisted but not affecting operation

offside rear lamp unit slightly loose

Pass 22 Jul 2019 41,546 miles

slight play in nearside front lower ball joint

Fail 22 Jul 2019 41,546 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

slight play in nearside front lower ball joint

Pass 26 Jul 2018 37,492 miles

nearside rear tyre 1.9mm tread remaining

Fail 21 Jul 2018 37,491 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner steering arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

nearside rear tyre 1.9mm tread remaining

Pass 27 Jul 2017 33,636 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 33,636 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect possible bulb incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2016 30,022 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2015 25,918 miles

engine covers fitted

offside rear tyre is perishing and has a nail in

under trays fitted

Fail 14 Aug 2015 25,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine covers fitted

offside rear tyre is perishing and has a nail in

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2014 18,829 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres are perished

o/s/r tyre is perished

Pass 29 Aug 2013 13,714 miles

front tyres perished on tread

Fail 29 Aug 2013 13,714 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front tyres perished on tread

Pass 16 Jul 2012 10,225 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 9,842 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 9,842 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 9,460 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 8,879 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 7,957 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 6,612 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 6,612 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 UPR is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HX04 UPR, 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 UPR is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 6 May 2004.

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