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NX04 DYS

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

80,709 mi
Last recorded80,709 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX04 DYS
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2019 80,709 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 80,709 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 77,371 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 77,371 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 74,170 miles

engine emissions only just met..... engine burning oil.....

Fail 2 Dec 2017 74,153 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.60 (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 2.16% (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Engine management light on ( engine misfiring )

Pass 5 Dec 2016 71,565 miles

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

engine light on

Fail 5 Dec 2016 71,565 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine light on

Pass 18 Sep 2015 68,879 miles

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

nail in o/s/f tyre

Fail 18 Sep 2015 68,878 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

nail in o/s/f tyre

Pass 26 Aug 2014 59,356 miles

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front brake discs worn

Pass 4 Apr 2013 48,694 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 48,694 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 46,290 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 43,250 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 40,828 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 38,860 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 38,860 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 37,068 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 16,600 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 7,800 miles

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

slight split wiper blade

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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NX04 DYS is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 NX04 DYS, 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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NX04 DYS is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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