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WA04 FGZ

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

61,098 mi
Last recorded61,098 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA04 FGZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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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

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2021 61,098 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Outer rim distorted. Strong Advise. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Strong Advise. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Strong Advise. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 61,089 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Split in half. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Dust cover split open. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front flexy brake hoses perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Strong Advise. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Outer rim distorted. Strong Advise. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Strong Advise. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Strong Advise. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 59,840 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 59,834 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 59,723 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 59,620 miles

front brake discs pitted

Fail 3 Feb 2017 59,620 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

front brake discs pitted

Pass 5 Nov 2016 58,780 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm. Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Oct 2016 58,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm. Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2015 51,421 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 26 Oct 2015 51,421 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 46,600 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 43,093 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Oct 2013 43,093 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Oct 2012 38,333 miles

air bag lamp on

Fail 16 Oct 2012 38,333 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

air bag lamp on

Pass 19 Oct 2011 34,897 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2011 34,897 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 27,270 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 20,117 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 15,636 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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WA04 FGZ 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 61.9%.

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 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 WA04 FGZ, 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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WA04 FGZ is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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