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WX04 NLL

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,036 mi
Last recorded40,036 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 40,036 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to cylinders (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

both front brake pipes coated in grease

Pass 3 Jan 2025 39,347 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to cylinders (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

both front brake pipes coated in grease

Pass 2 Jan 2024 38,170 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2023 38,170 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Dec 2022 36,984 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 35,609 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 35,600 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 34,202 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Jan 2021 34,192 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 32,934 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 31,370 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 29,533 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 27,691 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 25,744 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 23,748 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 22,006 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 22,006 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 20,295 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 18,571 miles

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Pass 1 Feb 2011 16,817 miles

Both front tyres slightly perrished

Pass 2 Feb 2010 14,871 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 12,832 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 11,655 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 9,275 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 9,275 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 NLL is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NLL, 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 NLL is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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