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MX04 HNR

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2025
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

63,952 mi
Last recorded63,952 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX04 HNR
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2024 63,952 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 63,936 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering rack inner joints (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 63,416 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2023 63,416 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 60,862 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective VERY almost too excess (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt VERY almost too excess (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt VERY almost too excess (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded VERY almost too excess (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 60,382 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2021

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens or bulb - defective?? (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bushes - worn/movement too excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 59,603 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 59,580 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 57,733 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 57,733 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 56,939 miles

engine covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Fail 11 Sep 2018 56,939 miles

engine covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 54,487 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Fail 21 Aug 2017 54,487 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

engine covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2016 51,576 miles

25% of speedo illumination not working (well over 50%)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated osf/nsf (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Outer door handle stiff

Fail 20 Sep 2016 51,576 miles

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

25% of speedo illumination not working (well over 50%)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated osf/nsf (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Outer door handle stiff

Pass 21 Aug 2015 48,785 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre starting to crack

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2015 48,785 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre starting to crack

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 45,972 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2013 42,165 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 42,165 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 41,437 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 41,375 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 37,897 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 37,897 miles

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 20,719 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 18,499 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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MX04 HNR is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 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 MX04 HNR, 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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MX04 HNR is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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