MOT Status
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78,490 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
tow car brake system installed
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))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
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
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))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
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
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
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
both rear tyres worn on inner edges
How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Coupe?
Based on 282,294 MOT tests across 17,380 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is J13 BLP safe to buy?
The MOT history for J13 BLP shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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