MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
52,837 miAbove average mileage for this year
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
drivers seat belt wtisted
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (4.1.D.1b)
Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
drivers seat belt wtisted
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
front brake pads worn thin/brakes imbalanced but within limit
Front to rear under vehicle covers fitted making inspection difficult.
both rear tyres getting low on tread, perished and out of shape
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
both rear tyres getting low on tread, perished and out of shape
Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe?
Based on 440,585 MOT tests across 27,730 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
AE04 ELW is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
Across all 2004 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 47,226 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) Fortwo Coupe fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,722 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE04 ELW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 22 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of AE04 ELW?
You can check the full history of AE04 ELW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was AE04 ELW registered?
AE04 ELW is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 5 March 2004.
Is AE04 ELW safe to buy?
The MOT history for AE04 ELW shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does AE04 ELW have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AE04 ELW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.