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MT04 AZA

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

53,241 mi
Last recorded53,241 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT04 AZA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 53,241 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2025 50,993 miles

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension components corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2025 50,993 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Both headlights cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension components corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 50,555 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2024 50,555 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working headlamp out (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 49,702 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 45,400 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 42,616 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2021 42,614 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 41,195 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 39,663 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 37,172 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 37,172 miles

Central Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 35,590 miles

Offside Front tyre valve deteriorated

Fail 2 Mar 2017 35,589 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front tyre valve deteriorated

Pass 8 Mar 2016 34,146 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 34,145 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 32,759 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 32,757 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 32,057 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Mar 2014 32,051 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Outer Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2013 30,624 miles

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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2012 29,033 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2011 26,398 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 26,398 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2010 22,466 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 18,540 miles

rear number plate starting to deteriate

Pass 30 Apr 2008 14,746 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 14,746 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2007 11,048 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 11,048 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel badly 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 AZA is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 AZA, 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 AZA is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 12 May 2004.

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