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M9 RBA

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

77,908 mi
Last recorded77,908 miles
Recorded on2 May 2015
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM9 RBA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2015 77,908 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 13 Jan 2015 96,130 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads 75% worn approx

hi level stoplamp not working

offside handbrake lower on effort

Pass 24 Jan 2014 88,516 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Smoking at times smells like coolant,engine uneven running at times also cuts out.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jan 2014 88,516 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Dash light on warning triangle.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Smoking at times smells like coolant,engine uneven running at times also cuts out.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Nov 2012 86,067 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 86,067 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 77,620 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 75,529 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 72,012 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 68,416 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 66,699 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 66,699 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 35,333 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
Full Smart (mcc) City Coupe reliability report

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M9 RBA is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 M9 RBA, 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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M9 RBA is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 22 March 2004.

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