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WX04 NJV

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

74,726 mi
Last recorded74,726 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX04 NJV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2015 74,726 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 70,259 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 64,875 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

fuel cap seal perished

nearside front tyre over 5 years old and worn to 3mm (145 65 14t)

Fail 9 Nov 2013 64,875 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

fuel cap seal perished

nearside front tyre over 5 years old and worn to 3mm (145 65 14t)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 60,188 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 29 Nov 2012 60,188 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 1 Dec 2011 55,561 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 55,502 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 46,789 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 46,786 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 38,390 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 38,390 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 25,043 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 25,043 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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WX04 NJV is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 NJV, 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 WX04 NJV registered?

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

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