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HY04 FVU

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Blue Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

57,438 mi
Last recorded57,438 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY04 FVU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2023 57,438 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Non repairable ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Aug 2023 57,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Non repairable ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 56,247 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jul 2022 56,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 53,557 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 51,486 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 49,276 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 49,276 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Kick up is to the right (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Kick up is to the right (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 46,866 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 46,865 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2017 44,437 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 13 Jul 2017 44,437 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 13 Jul 2016 40,249 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 36,963 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 33,669 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 29,392 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 25,535 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 25,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 22,552 miles

full length plastic floor tray fitted

plastic oversills fitted

slight front brake inbalance

Fail 3 Aug 2011 22,552 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

full length plastic floor tray fitted

plastic oversills fitted

slight front brake inbalance

Pass 5 Jul 2010 19,047 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 19,045 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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HY04 FVU is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Blue with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HY04 FVU, 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 HY04 FVU registered?

HY04 FVU is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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