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MX04 JBY

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

58,897 mi
Last recorded58,897 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 58,897 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 54,702 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 50,864 miles

undercovers fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2021 50,540 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 50,538 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Side repeater incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 48,809 miles

all 4 coil springs rusty

Pass 24 Jan 2019 46,657 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 44,039 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 42,438 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 38,855 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 34,950 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 27,691 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 20,819 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 16,736 miles

o/s/r inner c.v boot deteriorated

Pass 24 Mar 2011 16,000 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 15,652 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2010 15,649 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 16 Mar 2009

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 13 Mar 2009

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 11,534 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 9,555 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 JBY is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 JBY, 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 JBY registered?

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

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