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SP04 BPX

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

137,676 mi
Last recorded137,676 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP04 BPX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2024 137,676 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes showing corrision (1.1.11 (c))

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

oil light flashing

Pass 26 Jan 2023 135,265 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 128,902 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both front dull (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2021 128,902 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both front dull (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 127,003 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 125,010 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2018 123,132 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 123,132 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2017 117,246 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 106,317 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 100,459 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 100,274 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2014 83,994 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2013 63,605 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 54,632 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 54,632 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 41,295 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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)

Fail 1 Mar 2011 41,295 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside 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)

Fail 3 Mar 2010 28,743 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 28,743 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 19,535 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 4,732 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 3,134 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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SP04 BPX is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 SP04 BPX, 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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SP04 BPX is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 4 March 2004.

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