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MJ04 RTZ

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Blue Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,546 mi
Last recorded82,546 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ04 RTZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 82,546 miles

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Oct 2025

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 82,280 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Oct 2024 82,272 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Oct 2023 80,925 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 61,716 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 60,404 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 57,212 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 56,087 miles

Front coil spring corroded (both) (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Fail 21 Feb 2018 56,087 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (rear bushes) (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded (both) (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Pass 11 May 2016 53,380 miles

Condition of front brake discs

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 51,869 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2014
Fail 8 May 2014

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 45,977 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 45,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2012
Pass 7 Mar 2011 37,815 miles

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

n/s/f disk

o/s/f disk

Fail 12 Feb 2010 31,939 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 31,939 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 27,177 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 24,177 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 24,812 miles

Oil leak

cuts in o/s/r tyre inner wall not to cords

Fail 5 Feb 2008 24,812 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil leak

cuts in o/s/r tyre inner wall not to cords

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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MJ04 RTZ is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Blue with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MJ04 RTZ, 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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MJ04 RTZ is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 23 April 2004.

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