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SO04 NVV

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

101,635 mi
Last recorded101,635 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO04 NVV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 101,635 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 100,906 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 100,242 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 97,794 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 92,835 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 89,621 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 89,621 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 86,858 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 85,028 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 81,530 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013
Pass 13 Jul 2012 72,170 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2011 66,591 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 62,453 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 62,453 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 23 May 2009

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2009
Pass 21 May 2008 46,902 miles

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

rear wiper split

Pass 5 Jun 2007 34,571 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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SO04 NVV is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 SO04 NVV, 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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What year was SO04 NVV registered?

SO04 NVV is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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