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MX04 HNY

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Red Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

84,143 mi
Last recorded84,143 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX04 HNY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 84,143 miles

brake pipes protected in grease

under tray fited

Fail 29 Apr 2017 84,132 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

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

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

brake pipes protected in grease

under tray fited

Pass 5 Aug 2015 76,960 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 67,427 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Aug 2014 67,291 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 56,717 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 56,478 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2012 43,597 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2012 43,597 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2011 40,554 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

oil light flickering ocasionally

Pass 18 Feb 2010 32,189 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 16 Oct 2008 23,623 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 16,444 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 HNY is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Red with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HNY, 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 HNY is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 20 April 2004.

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