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R22 JAO

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,766 mi
Last recorded46,766 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR22 JAO
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 46,766 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2024 40,029 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 35,346 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 26,946 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 23,248 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 22,741 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 22,741 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 22,122 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 20,380 miles

Front and Rear suspension slightly corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 18,991 miles

All underbody metal components covered in heavy surface rust

Fail 1 Dec 2017 18,991 miles

All underbody metal components covered in heavy surface rust

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 17,948 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 17,550 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 17,249 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 17,249 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 16,331 miles

Both rear tyres (outer sidewall cracked)

Offside front tyre outer sidewall cracked

Pass 24 Apr 2013 15,798 miles

both rear tyres sidewall cracking

Fail 24 Apr 2013 15,798 miles

Offside Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

both rear tyres sidewall cracking

Pass 22 Mar 2012 15,389 miles

both rear tyres(1755515) showing signs of old age side wall cracking

Pass 6 May 2011 14,667 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 14,667 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 13,942 miles

nearsde rear and nearside front tyre's cracking

Pass 23 Mar 2009 12,783 miles

nearside rear tyre cut in tread and outer sidewall

Pass 11 Mar 2008 12,345 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 10,381 miles

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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R22 JAO is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R22 JAO, 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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R22 JAO is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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