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SN04 TRE

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Blue Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

75,925 mi
Last recorded75,925 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN04 TRE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2019 75,925 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 73,951 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 71,004 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring view

Pass 26 Feb 2016 68,033 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring view

Fail 25 Feb 2016 68,033 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

undertrays fitted obscuring view

Pass 12 Jun 2015 67,974 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 May 2015 67,972 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2014 62,741 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 10 May 2013 54,279 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 54,267 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 47,081 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 39,334 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 31,958 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 31,877 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 26,804 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 19,654 miles
Fail 3 May 2008 19,652 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 18,850 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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SN04 TRE is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Blue with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 SN04 TRE, 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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SN04 TRE is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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