CarVerify

Free Car Check

AU04 GLV

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

38,880 mi
Last recorded38,880 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Smart (mcc)
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

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

RegistrationAU04 GLV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
View full Smart (mcc) City Coupe reliability data

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2024 38,880 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 37,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 34,155 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 33,115 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 31,978 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 29,801 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 29,801 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 26,654 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2017 22,388 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 22,388 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 19,306 miles

engine covers fitted

underbody covers fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2015 17,241 miles

front discs starting to corrode

front discs starting to corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2014 15,614 miles

nsf tyre heavily cracked

Fail 14 Jul 2014 15,614 miles

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

nsf tyre heavily cracked

Pass 15 Jul 2013 14,187 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s /r outer tyre wall deteriorated

o/s/r outer tyre wall deteriorated

Pass 31 Jul 2012 12,991 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 12,013 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 11,635 miles

slight cracking in both rear tyre treads

Pass 26 Apr 2010 11,613 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 10,252 miles

certain items not tested due to large plastic undertrays

Pass 26 Feb 2008 8,616 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

large under plastic cover

nearside front tyre cracking in tread

offside front tyre cracking in tread

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

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.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AU04 GLV is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 AU04 GLV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AU04 GLV?

You can check the full history of AU04 GLV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AU04 GLV registered?

AU04 GLV is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 20 March 2004.

Is AU04 GLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU04 GLV shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AU04 GLV 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 AU04 GLV. 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.