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MX04 HPA

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

58,999 mi
Last recorded58,999 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX04 HPA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2018 58,999 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 58,407 miles

front brake discs inner surface corroded

full under vehicle cover fitted obscuring components

Fail 13 Oct 2017 58,315 miles

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

front brake discs inner surface corroded

full under vehicle cover fitted obscuring components

Pass 4 Oct 2016 57,531 miles

front brake discs inner surface corroded

under vehicle body cover fitted obscuring components

Pass 19 Oct 2015 56,709 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 56,678 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 56,676 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Fail 19 Dec 2013 55,896 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 55,896 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 49,338 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2011 45,269 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f tyre worn low {145/65/15t}

Pass 31 Oct 2011 45,269 miles

o/s/f tyre worn low {145/65/15t}

Pass 5 Nov 2010 41,380 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 38,438 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 34,109 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 25,931 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 20,456 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 HPA is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 MX04 HPA, 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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What year was MX04 HPA registered?

MX04 HPA is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 12 March 2004.

Is MX04 HPA safe to buy?

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