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RV04 GZZ

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Red Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

77,034 mi
Last recorded77,034 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV04 GZZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2022 77,034 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Rear chassis has slight corrosion

Pass 3 Feb 2021 76,642 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 75,538 miles

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

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged Both sides (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2020 75,538 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Wipers needs checking (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged Both sides (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 74,123 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 69,662 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 62,985 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 49,158 miles

Damage nsf body.

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

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

Noise nsr hub but bearing ok.

Fail 24 Jun 2015 49,156 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

Noise nsr hub but bearing ok.

Pass 12 Mar 2014 47,947 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 47,947 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 46,012 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 41,569 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 38,800 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 35,773 miles

Noise from rear brakes

Rear wiper blade in poor condition

Pass 31 Mar 2009 33,947 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 33,947 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 29,037 miles

n/s/f tyre on 3mm

o/s/f tyre on 2.5mm

Pass 27 Mar 2007 19,841 miles

drivers seatbelt twisted

rear no.plate in poor condition

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 GZZ is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Red with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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