CarVerify

Free Car Check

TC04 TED

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

47,700 mi
Last recorded47,700 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Smart (mcc)
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationTC04 TED
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 47,700 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 47,663 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2018 44,798 miles

front tyres treads and outer sidewalls perished.

Fail 18 Apr 2018 44,643 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high unable to adjust. (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag defect light indicates fault. (5.4.2)

front tyres treads and outer sidewalls perished.

Pass 27 Mar 2017 38,942 miles

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

both front tyres perished/cracked

oil leak

Fail 27 Mar 2017 38,942 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

both front tyres perished/cracked

oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2016 34,720 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 34,717 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

all tyres perished/cracking advise replace

Pass 16 Apr 2015 29,277 miles

four tires has weather cracks

oil leaking from under engine

Fail 16 Apr 2015 29,277 miles

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

four tires has weather cracks

oil leaking from under engine

Pass 19 Mar 2014 23,021 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all four tyres perished

Fail 19 Mar 2014 23,020 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all four tyres perished

Pass 26 Mar 2013 19,479 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 19,479 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 17,407 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 17,407 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 15,282 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 13,126 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 10,358 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 7,466 miles

AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ON

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
Full Smart (mcc) City Coupe reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

TC04 TED is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 TC04 TED, 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

How do I check the history of TC04 TED?

You can check the full history of TC04 TED by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was TC04 TED registered?

TC04 TED is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 1 October 2004.

Is TC04 TED safe to buy?

The MOT history for TC04 TED shows 20 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does TC04 TED have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on TC04 TED. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.