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SO04 NVZ

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,398 mi
Last recorded72,398 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 15 May 2026 72,398 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2025 41,628 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 40,485 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 39,346 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 37,941 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 36,630 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 35,614 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 34,609 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 32,826 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 31,357 miles

engine cover, under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2016 29,344 miles

n/s mirror only just allowing view to rear

Pass 24 Apr 2015 27,502 miles

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

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

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

front wiper efficiency reduced

Pass 7 May 2014 25,850 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 24,630 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 23,777 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 21,806 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 20,053 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 18,080 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 15,293 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 12,915 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 NVZ is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 NVZ, 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 SO04 NVZ registered?

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

Is SO04 NVZ safe to buy?

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