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MT04 AYK

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

71,333 mi
Last recorded71,333 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2018 71,333 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2018 71,333 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 66,007 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 66,007 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 58,003 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

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

full undertrays fitted

Fail 1 Sep 2016 58,003 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

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

full undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2015 55,634 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 4 Sep 2015 55,634 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2014 51,904 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 47,676 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2012 43,372 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2012 43,372 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 39,634 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 34,840 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 28,837 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 22,455 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 22,455 miles

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 16,485 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 13,243 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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MT04 AYK is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MT04 AYK, 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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MT04 AYK is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 22 May 2004.

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