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RV04 GZU

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Blue Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,261 mi
Last recorded57,261 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2015
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV04 GZU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2015 57,261 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 55,409 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Jan 2015 55,407 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2014 53,549 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 50,973 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 50,953 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 46,952 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 44,464 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2010 4,445 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 44,327 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front washers slightly weak

headlights have slight condensation

Pass 30 Oct 2008 43,973 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 43,964 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 43,218 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 43,213 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 43,213 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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RV04 GZU is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Blue with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 RV04 GZU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RV04 GZU registered?

RV04 GZU is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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The MOT history for RV04 GZU shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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