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BD04 SPU

2004 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2019
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

45,339 mi
Last recorded45,339 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe47,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD04 SPU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2018 45,339 miles

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

slight play in offside inner steering rack joint

Fail 5 Mar 2018 45,333 miles

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

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

slight play in offside inner steering rack joint

Pass 21 Mar 2017 43,579 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under trays fitted obscuring some under vehicle components

Fail 15 Mar 2017 43,558 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under trays fitted obscuring some under vehicle components

Pass 13 Apr 2016 41,562 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 41,562 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 39,263 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Apr 2015 39,263 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2014 37,143 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 37,109 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 35,118 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 35,118 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)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 30,109 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 26 Sep 2011 30,109 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

front brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 20 Aug 2011 30,007 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 27,285 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 27,285 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 24,865 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 24,654 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 23,712 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 23,698 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 21,263 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 21,261 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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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BD04 SPU is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 BD04 SPU, 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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BD04 SPU is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 14 June 2004.

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