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RV04 ZTF

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Blue Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

89,778 mi
Last recorded89,778 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2024 89,778 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 88,298 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 86,034 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 84,531 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 81,014 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 76,515 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 70,194 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 67,042 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 67,042 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 65,693 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2016 65,693 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 65,678 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 63,910 miles

all tyres starting to wear/side walls starting to deteriorate

exhaust starting to deteriorate

front brake discs starting to corrode/wear

Fail 20 Mar 2013 63,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

all tyres starting to wear/side walls starting to deteriorate

exhaust starting to deteriorate

front brake discs starting to corrode/wear

Fail 16 Mar 2012 57,118 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all tyres are starting to wear and side walls are starting to crack and deteriorate

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 16 Mar 2012 57,118 miles

all tyres are starting to wear and side walls are starting to crack and deteriorate

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 7 Mar 2011 51,045 miles

rear n/s tyre is starting to wear on edges

Pass 22 Mar 2010 43,546 miles

full under floor panel fitted unable to check some componants

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Fail 22 Mar 2010 43,546 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

full under floor panel fitted unable to check some componants

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 24 Mar 2009 34,816 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 34,816 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2008 10,795 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 6,526 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 ZTF is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Blue with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 ZTF, 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 ZTF is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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