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PM04 HGF

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,076 mi
Last recorded50,076 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPM04 HGF
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2025 50,076 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 22 Jan 2025 50,076 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 47,450 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 44,551 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 44,022 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 44,021 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 44,002 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 43,906 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 43,906 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 43,746 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 43,746 miles

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 21 May 2012 42,965 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 40,704 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine management warning lamp illuminated

engine sump corroded

front brake discs surface corroded/pitted

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 6 Dec 2008 30,299 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 19,906 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007

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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PM04 HGF is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PM04 HGF, 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 PM04 HGF registered?

PM04 HGF is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 2 April 2004.

Is PM04 HGF safe to buy?

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