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OIG 3710

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

108,808 mi
Last recorded108,808 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOIG 3710
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2023 108,808 miles

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess bush worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp in-op

Pass 4 Jul 2022 97,517 miles

Offside Front door stiff to open from inside

o/s and n/s front brake pads on limit

rear exhaust manifold cracked slight leak

Pass 12 Jul 2021 152,336 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn strut top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 148,679 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Jul 2020 148,677 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 141,184 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2019 141,183 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 133,992 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 133,986 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 128,003 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

underbody corrosion

Pass 28 Jul 2016 76,511 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in o/s/f shock absorber

Fail 23 Jul 2016 76,469 miles

Steering damper excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in o/s/f shock absorber

Pass 29 Jul 2015 70,857 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Slight play in o/s/f shock absorber

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jul 2015 70,851 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight play in o/s/f shock absorber

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2014 65,917 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Exhaust manifold cracked, not blowing at this stage.

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Wiper blades wearing, attention soon.

n/s parking brake cable deteriourating

Fail 5 Jul 2014 65,805 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Exhaust manifold cracked, not blowing at this stage.

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Wiper blades wearing, attention soon.

n/s parking brake cable deteriourating

Pass 1 Jul 2013 60,391 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Hairline crack in exhaust manifold/turbo, not blowing at this stage.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 54,602 miles

Crack in exhaust manifold.

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 48,187 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 42,493 miles

nsf tyre wearing on edges

Pass 16 Jul 2009 35,678 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 27,833 miles

nearside rear handbrake clip broken

Fail 24 Jun 2008 27,833 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear handbrake clip broken

Pass 25 Jul 2007 21,120 miles

Play in front struts.

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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OIG 3710 is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 OIG 3710, 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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OIG 3710 is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 6 August 2004.

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