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SV04 RVZ

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

43,904 mi
Last recorded43,904 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV04 RVZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2022 43,904 miles

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 17 Jul 2021 42,282 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 12 Jun 2020 40,726 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 39,323 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 34,602 miles

rear subframe corroded

undertrays fitted

Fail 14 Apr 2018 34,599 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear subframe corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2017 27,669 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 24,634 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 23,324 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Feb 2015 23,381 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2013 21,786 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2013 21,786 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 20,716 miles

nearside door mirror glass missing

Fail 20 Dec 2012 20,715 miles

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

nearside door mirror glass missing

Pass 3 Jun 2011 18,614 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 17,359 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 16,316 miles
Fail 23 May 2009 16,314 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 9 May 2008 12,711 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2008 12,711 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 2,544 miles

Attension to nearside front tyre (Puncture?)

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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SV04 RVZ is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SV04 RVZ, 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 SV04 RVZ registered?

SV04 RVZ is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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