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J15 CGA

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Purple Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,794 mi
Last recorded79,794 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ15 CGA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2022 79,794 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 78,758 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 78,306 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 73,504 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 69,416 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 65,082 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Rear Tyre has a crack inner side wall both sides

Pass 3 Aug 2015 63,160 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Sep 2014 57,166 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 57,166 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 51,356 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 49,212 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 43,129 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 37,688 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 33,117 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 33,117 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Fail 28 Jan 2008 25,081 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 25,081 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 16,915 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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J15 CGA is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Purple with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 J15 CGA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J15 CGA registered?

J15 CGA is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 20 January 2004.

Is J15 CGA safe to buy?

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