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MW04 ZZV

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

31,266 mi
Last recorded31,266 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW04 ZZV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 31,266 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2025 30,097 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 25 May 2024 29,233 miles
Pass 29 May 2023 28,523 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 25,828 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 25,443 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 25,443 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 22,907 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 22,887 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 20 Jun 2019 22,857 miles

both rear tyres slight cracks

Pass 14 Jun 2018 22,681 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 12 Jun 2017 22,484 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 21,762 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 21,755 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

Fail 16 Jun 2015 21,068 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 16 Jun 2015 21,068 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 24 Jun 2014 20,229 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2013 19,449 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front number plate starting to fade

rear number plate starting to fade

Pass 12 Jun 2012 18,391 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 18,391 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 17,235 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 16,202 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 14,400 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Plastic panels under vehicle not allowing full inspection of front subframe,steering,brake & fuel pipes

Pass 27 May 2008 673 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 9,874 miles

nearside door mirror has slight damage to glass

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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MW04 ZZV is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 MW04 ZZV, 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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MW04 ZZV is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 8 July 2004.

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