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MB04 FNF

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

91,474 mi
Last recorded91,474 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMB04 FNF
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2024 91,474 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Feb 2023 91,367 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 90,229 miles

Nearside Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 89,053 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 77,885 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2019 77,884 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 76,870 miles

wiper not operating in postion 1/2

Fail 1 Nov 2018 76,865 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative n/s/f o/s/f (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle pipe (1.1.11 (c))

wiper not operating in postion 1/2

Pass 16 Dec 2017 73,336 miles

advise ......all tyres perished

Pass 8 Oct 2016 72,242 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2016 72,242 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 67,633 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 64,084 miles

Engine warning light illuminated on instrument cluster

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer cracked

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Fail 7 Nov 2014 64,084 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Engine warning light illuminated on instrument cluster

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer cracked

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 60,464 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 54,541 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 47,232 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 40,452 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 38,738 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r/tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 24 Jun 2009 32,150 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 25,665 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 25,231 miles

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

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

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

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

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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MB04 FNF is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 MB04 FNF, 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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MB04 FNF is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 25 May 2004.

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