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MT04 AZN

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

79,831 mi
Last recorded79,831 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 79,831 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2025 79,831 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Nov 2025 79,800 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 75,492 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

oil leak

Fail 3 Oct 2024 75,370 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken and insecure (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 69,313 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

service brake pedal slightly soft

Fail 1 Nov 2023 69,271 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2023 69,194 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 59,921 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 58,561 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively FRONT DISCS HAVE SLIGHT LIPS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONTS LOW 3MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 58,561 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid FRONT WASHERS INOP (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively FRONT DISCS HAVE SLIGHT LIPS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONTS LOW 3MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 56,701 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 56,674 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

both front tyres weather cracked

Fail 20 Aug 2019 56,674 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

both front tyres weather cracked

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 56,661 miles

Nearside Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front tyres weather cracked

Pass 31 Aug 2017 56,638 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres weather cracked

plastic under tray loose

Pass 2 Sep 2016 56,624 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 4 Sep 2015 56,601 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 56,576 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Sep 2014 56,573 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 56,382 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2012 56,140 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 55,782 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 49,890 miles

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

screen chipped.

undertrays fitted.

Pass 18 Aug 2010 49,890 miles

screen chipped.

undertrays fitted.

Pass 17 Aug 2009 44,298 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 44,295 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 33,232 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 21,583 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 AZN is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 AZN, 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 AZN is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 2 June 2004.

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