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WP04 CLV

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Blue Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

68,289 mi
Last recorded68,289 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2015
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP04 CLV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2015 68,289 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 68,289 miles

Centre engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2014 59,515 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 13 Aug 2014 59,515 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Aug 2013 53,186 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 52,303 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 52,303 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 51,738 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 50,205 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 45,336 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 39,799 miles

offside front tyre close to limit also has two nails in tread

Fail 27 May 2008 39,533 miles

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

offside front tyre close to limit also has two nails in tread

Fail 9 Jun 2007 25,565 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2007 25,565 miles

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

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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WP04 CLV is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Blue with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 WP04 CLV, 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 WP04 CLV registered?

WP04 CLV is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 16 June 2004.

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