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WX04 NJE

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,013 mi
Last recorded79,013 miles
Recorded on4 May 2022
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX04 NJE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 May 2022 79,013 miles

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect offside and nearside front (5.3.2 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 75,185 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 71,930 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 71,790 miles

Engine oil leaking from corroded sump pan.

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

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 2 Mar 2016 71,790 miles

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

Engine oil leaking from corroded sump pan.

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

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 71,561 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Nov 2014 71,561 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight damage to offside rear tyre inside sidewall

Pass 28 Sep 2013 56,999 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Sep 2013 56,999 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2012 56,444 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 56,432 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 56,432 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2011 56,365 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 44,780 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 36,794 miles

Near side front tyre worn on inside edge

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Off side front tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 31 Mar 2009 36,794 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Near side front tyre worn on inside edge

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Off side front tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 26,787 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Slight coolant leak from o/s of engine compartment

Pass 30 Mar 2007 20,437 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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WX04 NJE is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WX04 NJE, 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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WX04 NJE is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 8 March 2004.

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