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SJ54 SKJ

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

84,368 mi
Last recorded84,368 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ54 SKJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2024 84,368 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 82,566 miles

Rear Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 21 Feb 2022 82,561 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 73,618 miles

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))

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

Fail 15 Jan 2021 73,618 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 68,497 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 59,654 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 59,654 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2017 58,899 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 May 2017 58,899 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Central engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Feb 2016 53,188 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 17 Feb 2016 53,188 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2015 51,018 miles

Oil leak

chip on windscreen

Pass 1 Mar 2014 49,723 miles

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2013 49,069 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers slightly wron

Pass 23 Feb 2012 47,593 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2012 47,592 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 38,449 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 38,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 36,147 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Jun 2008 25,533 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 22,900 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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SJ54 SKJ is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SJ54 SKJ, 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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SJ54 SKJ is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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