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SA04 ASL

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

116,401 mi
Last recorded116,401 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA04 ASL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 116,401 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 112,944 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 109,509 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 106,226 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 102,256 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 99,100 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 96,080 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 94,411 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 92,196 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 91,180 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 87,026 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 85,120 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 80,594 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 78,242 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 74,608 miles

front tyres weathered

oil weep from boost pipe

slight play o/s/f top mount

Pass 13 May 2010 69,975 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 69,967 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

antifreeze leak at front of vehicle

front tyres perrished

Pass 19 Mar 2009 65,799 miles

both front tyres starting to deteriorate

middle brake lamp partially not working

Pass 27 Mar 2008 59,724 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 46,419 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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SA04 ASL is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 SA04 ASL, 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 SA04 ASL registered?

SA04 ASL is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is SA04 ASL safe to buy?

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