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BC04 ULA

2004 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Green Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

115,878 mi
Last recorded115,878 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe47,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 ULA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2018 115,878 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jan 2018 115,871 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 May 2017 115,867 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2016 113,094 miles

Rear tyres cracking/perishing

Under trays fitted not allowing full under car inspection

Fail 4 May 2016 113,087 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate Both (1.1.C.1e)

Side repeater obscured more than 50% Both (1.4.A.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking Into hose (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Rear tyres cracking/perishing

Under trays fitted not allowing full under car inspection

Fail 9 Dec 2015 113,069 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Travel on foot brake

Under trays fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2014 110,230 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Nov 2014 110,230 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Apr 2013 106,292 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Unable to fully inspect certain prescribed areas (such as inner/outer sills) as plastic covers are fitted

Fail 27 Apr 2013 106,292 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Unable to fully inspect certain prescribed areas (such as inner/outer sills) as plastic covers are fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2012 103,468 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 101,762 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 99,807 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 91,170 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 74,060 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 74,060 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Jul 2007 67,040 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 67,040 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 ULA is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Green with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 BC04 ULA, 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 ULA is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 10 August 2004.

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