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VX54 EDP

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

85,770 mi
Last recorded85,770 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX54 EDP
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2024 85,770 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 9 Apr 2024 85,770 miles

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2023 79,072 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 78,652 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 78,014 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 76,385 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 76,385 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 74,261 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 74,261 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 72,163 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 69,686 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 66,701 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 66,701 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 18 Jul 2014 62,840 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 62,840 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 56,565 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 49,473 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2012 49,471 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 41,384 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 41,365 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 38,267 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

nearside front wiper blade slightly smearing

oil level low

Fail 29 Jun 2009 34,256 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 34,256 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 28,541 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 28,534 miles

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

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

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

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VX54 EDP is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 VX54 EDP, 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 VX54 EDP registered?

VX54 EDP is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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