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MX04 JAU

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

66,519 mi
Last recorded66,519 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 66,519 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 66,519 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 65,479 miles

undertray loose

Fail 7 Nov 2019 65,479 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

undertray loose

Pass 9 Nov 2018 63,236 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 61,808 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 61,807 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 58,709 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 58,705 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 56,431 miles

Offside Front Coolant hose chaffing on steering rack

Sealing ring on fuel filler cap started to deteriorate

Pass 29 Aug 2014 55,614 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 54,321 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 54,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2012 53,861 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2012 53,861 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 52,894 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 49,979 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 49,979 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 38,440 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 31,573 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 31,573 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 26,391 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 23,656 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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
Full Smart (mcc) City Coupe reliability report

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MX04 JAU is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 JAU, 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 JAU registered?

MX04 JAU is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 15 March 2004.

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