MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,814 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (1.4.A.2f)
Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance n/s and o/s (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
front discs very worn
n/s/f and o/s/f coil springs corroded
n/s/r and o/s/r abs rings very corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS ring broken (3.4.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS ring broken (3.4.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
body damage & bumpers tapped up!!
some brake pipes rusty
wipers in poor condition
front discs corroded, scored
front tyres perished
oil leak
rear tyres badly cut, perished, close to limit
steering lock doesn't work
warning light on dash
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front discs corroded, scored
front tyres perished
oil leak
rear tyres badly cut, perished, close to limit
steering lock doesn't work
warning light on dash
wipers in poor condition
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
all front suspension components corroded
front bumper damaged and taped up
steering is lighter in staight ahead position than on either lock
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
all front suspension components corroded
front bumper damaged and taped up
steering is lighter in staight ahead position than on either lock
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)
Advise, Fuel cap seal slightly worn
BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE PERISHED AND CRACKED ON INNER SHOULDERS. - UNABLE TO CARRY OUT A FULL INSPECTION OF UNDERSIDE DUE MANUFACTURERS SHIELD.
How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Coupe?
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NV04 ELJ is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Red with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 NV04 ELJ, 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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NV04 ELJ is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 31 March 2004.
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