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WX04 NLC

2004 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

39,720 mi
Last recorded39,720 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto50,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX04 NLC
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 39,720 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 39,719 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside.... Advise to replace.... (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

tyre pressures look to low....

Pass 17 Apr 2018 38,829 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces deteriorating.... (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 May 2017 37,878 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 37,461 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 37,391 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 36,810 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 35,361 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2013 35,361 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 34,283 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2012 34,283 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2011 32,861 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 29,796 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both rear tyres starting to deteriorate

covers fitted under car not allowing full inspection

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 27 Apr 2010 29,792 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both rear tyres starting to deteriorate

covers fitted under car not allowing full inspection

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 29 Apr 2009 29,167 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

covers fitted under car not alowing full inspection

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

rear number plate starting to detiorate

Fail 27 Apr 2009 29,161 miles

Horn not a constant note (1.7.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

covers fitted under car not alowing full inspection

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

rear number plate starting to detiorate

Pass 29 Mar 2008 27,385 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 25,235 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto?

Based on 2,269 MOT tests across 154 vehicles.

71.6%
Pass Rate
3,520
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
154
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 82
Stop lamp not working 78
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 52
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 47
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 45
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WX04 NLC is a 2004 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2004 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 50,017 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 Fortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 82 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WX04 NLC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WX04 NLC is a 2004 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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