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SO04 NXB

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Grey Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

68,670 mi
Last recorded68,670 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO04 NXB
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2021 68,670 miles

Central Lower under body tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper slight movement in strut support mount

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front top strut mount stiff in operation

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Upper Oil leak, but not excessive from engine and turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 68,670 miles

Central Rear Upper Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (front most) (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Lower under body tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper slight movement in strut support mount

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front top strut mount stiff in operation

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Upper Oil leak, but not excessive from engine and turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 64,836 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 64,831 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 59,881 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 85,370 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 53,006 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 47,371 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 47,371 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 42,073 miles

front discs scored

Fail 1 Oct 2013 42,070 miles

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

front discs scored

Pass 12 Oct 2012 38,699 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Oct 2012 38,699 miles

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

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

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

Fuel cap sealing washer slightly deteriorated

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 35,451 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 35,451 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Oct 2010 30,028 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 30,028 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 24,540 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 23,455 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 20,205 miles

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

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 NXB is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Grey with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SO04 NXB, 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 NXB registered?

SO04 NXB is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 26 May 2004.

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