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J13 BLP

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

78,490 mi
Last recorded78,490 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ13 BLP
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 78,490 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

tow car brake system installed

Pass 2 May 2025 73,804 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 72,800 miles

Nearside Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 72,259 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 70,053 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 70,053 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 67,461 miles

Both rear tyres starting to wear inner edge

Engine sump corroded

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Coil spring incorrectly fitted at bottom location. but not unsafe or insecure

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Within 30 cm of mounting point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Reverse lamp inop

Fail 17 Dec 2019 67,459 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Reverse lamp inop

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

Both rear tyres starting to wear inner edge

Engine sump corroded

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Coil spring incorrectly fitted at bottom location. but not unsafe or insecure

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Within 30 cm of mounting point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 64,501 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2018 64,501 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 60,446 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 59,350 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 55,119 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 54,288 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 51,070 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 44,555 miles

3mm of tread on both tyres

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres cracking in tread

osf chip screen

Fail 24 Apr 2013 44,555 miles

3mm of tread on both tyres

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres cracking in tread

osf chip screen

Fail 21 Apr 2012 39,678 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 39,678 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 37,518 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 37,518 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 27,996 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 27,996 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 21,186 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 20 Dec 2007 6,998 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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J13 BLP is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 J13 BLP, 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 J13 BLP registered?

J13 BLP is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 21 December 2004.

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