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MX04 HYV

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,393 mi
Last recorded68,393 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2019 68,393 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 66,241 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 65,278 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 63,523 miles

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

Note: under-trays fitted obscuring various underside components.

Pass 14 Sep 2015 60,924 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 60,924 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear position lamp(s) not working Both (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Jan 2011 59,230 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 Jan 2011 59,230 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 57,636 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 57,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 54,338 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 54,314 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 49,272 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 45,522 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 HYV is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HYV, 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 HYV registered?

MX04 HYV is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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