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MT04 AYB

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,985 mi
Last recorded83,985 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT04 AYB
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2019 83,985 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 83,985 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 81,853 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 75,763 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 67,861 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 58,830 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 51,641 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 44,515 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 44,515 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 36,574 miles

O/S/F tyre cracked and perished.

Splits on inside sidewall of both rear tyres.

Pass 17 Jun 2010 29,787 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 23,593 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 16,857 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 11,720 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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MT04 AYB is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 MT04 AYB, 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 MT04 AYB registered?

MT04 AYB is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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