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AV04 XEC

2004 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

48,155 mi
Last recorded48,155 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe47,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 XEC
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 48,155 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 47,226 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2024 41,981 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear abs rings corroded quite a bit

side skirts and floor covers fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2023 38,749 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

abs rings on rear drive shafts are corroded quite a bit but still working at this time

corrosion starting both front hubs and both wishbones but not yet to excess

oil pressure switch leaking and wire has broken off so both need replacing ASAP

side skirts, belly pan and floor covers fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2022 35,437 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 35,437 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2016 32,168 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both rear tyres perished

fuel cap seal perished

Fail 23 Mar 2016 32,168 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both rear tyres perished

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 8 Apr 2015 30,324 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 4 Apr 2015 30,324 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 28,446 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 26,489 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2012 20,071 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 16,499 miles

Both front tyres perishing on shoulders

Pass 30 Mar 2010 11,969 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 8,042 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 5,457 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 4,024 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe?

Based on 440,585 MOT tests across 27,730 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
3,350
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
27,730
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,722
coil spring broken 5,964
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,749
Stop lamp not working 4,422
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 4,260
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AV04 XEC is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AV04 XEC, 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.

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AV04 XEC is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 5 May 2004.

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