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BC04 MKF

2004 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Red Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

80,469 mi
Last recorded80,469 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe47,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 MKF
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2024 80,469 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 75,338 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 72,435 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Sep 2022 72,435 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 67,339 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2021 67,339 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 65,250 miles

Front Upper both top strut mounts slight play

Pass 8 Jul 2019 63,787 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 61,054 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 60,191 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 59,417 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 58,391 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 57,314 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 56,203 miles

offside rear handbrake reading slightly low

Fail 17 Jun 2013 56,203 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

offside rear handbrake reading slightly low

Pass 18 Jun 2012 55,119 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 53,933 miles

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

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

front discs slightly worn

wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 21 Jun 2010 52,641 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 44,402 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 33,998 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 24,245 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
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe reliability report

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BC04 MKF is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Red 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) 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 BC04 MKF, 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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BC04 MKF is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 4 August 2004.

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