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NV04 HCY

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Multi-colour Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,440 mi
Last recorded63,440 miles
Recorded on16 May 2012
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV04 HCY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2012 63,440 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake pipes corroded

rear sub frame corroded

Fail 4 May 2012 63,429 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

rear brake pipes corroded

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 20 May 2011 57,504 miles

front brake discs worn

lift in o/s front suspension top bush when hanging free

Fail 25 May 2010 52,017 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2010 52,017 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 45,389 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 31,728 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 30,373 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 30,373 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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NV04 HCY is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Multi-colour with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 HCY, 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 NV04 HCY registered?

NV04 HCY is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 10 May 2004.

Is NV04 HCY safe to buy?

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