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ST04 HCA

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Blue Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

46,690 mi
Last recorded46,690 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST04 HCA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 46,690 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 45,823 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2025 45,822 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 44,169 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 43,552 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 43,547 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 41,940 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 41,940 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 39,648 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 37,007 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 37,002 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2018 34,462 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 31,600 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 31,165 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2016 29,678 miles

nearside front tyre perished

Fail 12 Feb 2016 29,678 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 11 Feb 2015 28,790 miles

n/s front tyre perished but not showing cords

Pass 6 Feb 2014 27,532 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 26,305 miles

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

Nearside front tyre cracked but not showing cord.

Offside rear tyre cracked but not showing cord.

Fail 13 Feb 2013 26,304 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside front tyre cracked but not showing cord.

Offside rear tyre cracked but not showing cord.

Pass 3 Feb 2012 23,506 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 20,703 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 20,703 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 19,681 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 17,382 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 14,784 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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ST04 HCA is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Blue with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 ST04 HCA, 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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ST04 HCA is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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