SMART (MCC) CITY COUPE BX04VLV has 28 MOTs

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This 2004 SMART (MCC) CITY COUPE has Passed 20 MOTs and Failed 8 times since 2007

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 101,409 miles 1 day ago on Monday 14th September 2026 at 11:20.

The current MOT will expire in 12 months on Monday 13th September 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 10 months on Thursday 1st July 2027.

BX04VLV MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED13TH SEPTEMBER 2027101,409 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Coil Spring Corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
FAILED29TH JULY 2026101,389 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Oil Leaking Excessively From Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Rear Integral Body Structure Corroded To The Extent That The Rigidity Of The Assembly Is Significantly Reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Coil Spring Corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  7. MAJOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens So That The Light Output Is Severely Reduced (4.1.4 (b))
  8. MAJOR - Offside Front Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens So That The Light Output Is Severely Reduced (4.1.4 (b))
PASSED25TH JULY 20251ST AUGUST 202698,192 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED2ND AUGUST 20241ST AUGUST 202593,195 MI
FAILED8TH JULY 202493,194 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Brake Pedal Has Insufficient Reserve Travel (1.1.2 (a))
  3. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Brake Pad(s) Incorrectly Mounted Brake Pad Clip Installed Wrong. Brake Not Sliding On Sliders (1.1.13 (c))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect Bulb In Wrong (4.1.2 (c))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect Bulb In Wrong (4.1.2 (c))
  6. MAJOR - Engine Mil Inoperative Or Indicates A Malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
  7. MAJOR - Offside Front Vehicle Structure Corroded To The Extent That The Rigidity Of The Assembly Is Significantly Reduced Near Inner Sill, And Jacking Point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  8. MAJOR - Offside Rear Inner Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Damaged Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  9. MAJOR - Offside Rear Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  11. MAJOR - Offside Front Suspension Arm Corroded And Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED24TH JULY 202323RD JULY 202486,073 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Jacking Point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Inner Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Inner Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
FAILED24TH JULY 202386,073 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Jacking Point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Inner Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Inner Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
PASSED18TH JULY 202217TH JULY 202379,651 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED12TH JULY 202114TH JULY 202272,501 MI
PASSED17TH JUNE 202014TH JULY 202165,561 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. MINOR - Front Windscreen Wiper Blade Defective (3.4 (b) (i))
PASSED15TH JULY 201914TH JULY 202059,806 MI
FAILED9TH JULY 201959,803 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Anti-Lock Braking System Warning Lamp Indicates An Abs Fault (1.6 (b))
  2. DANGEROUS - Stop Lamp(s) All Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
  3. MAJOR - Exhaust Hydrocarbon Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Default Limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  4. MAJOR - Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Default Limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  5. MAJOR - Exhaust Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
PASSED23RD OCTOBER 201722ND OCTOBER 201859,275 MI
FAILED23RD OCTOBER 201759,275 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Front Suspension Has Excessive Play In A Lower Suspension Ball Joint (2.5.b.1a)
PASSED31ST JANUARY 201730TH JANUARY 201857,002 MI
PASSED15TH OCTOBER 201523RD OCTOBER 201654,347 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Brake Pipes Greased
FAILED13TH OCTOBER 201554,332 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Exhaust Emissions Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Excessive (7.3.d.3)
  2. FAIL - Offside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  3. FAIL - Offside Front Brake Disc In Such A Condition That It Is Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Deteriorated So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  5. FAIL - Offside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Deteriorated So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  6. ADVISORY - Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated Near Side & Off Side (3.6.b.4d)
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorber Has Slight Corrosion To The Casing (2.7.2a)
  8. ADVISORY - Slight Buckle In N/s/f Wheel
  9. ADVISORY - Small Cracks In Seal On Fuel Cap
  10. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded Near Side & Off Side (3.6.b.2c)
  11. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded Front To Rear (3.6.b.2c)
  12. ADVISORY - Engine Oil Leak
  13. ADVISORY - Undertrays Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Some Underside Components
  14. ADVISORY - Nail In O/s/r Tyre
PASSED15TH OCTOBER 201423RD OCTOBER 201552,130 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
PASSED21ST OCTOBER 201323RD OCTOBER 201450,509 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Has Slight Corrosion To The Casing (2.7.2a)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorber Has Slight Corrosion To The Casing (2.7.2a)
  6. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  7. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
  8. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  9. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
  10. USER ENTERED - Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
PASSED24TH OCTOBER 201223RD OCTOBER 201347,876 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  2. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.5.a.3c)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.5.a.3c)
  5. USER ENTERED - Nearside Window Inop. Intermitent Possible Switch
  6. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
  7. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
FAILED18TH OCTOBER 201247,838 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Side Repeater Incorrect Colour (1.4.a.2f)
  2. FAIL - Offside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Front Shock Absorber Has A Serious Fluid Leak (2.7.3)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Rear Anti-Lock Braking System Component Excessively Damaged (3.4.2)
  5. FAIL - Offside Rear Anti-Lock Braking System Component Excessively Damaged (3.4.2)
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  7. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.5.a.3c)
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.5.a.3c)
  10. USER ENTERED - Nearside Window Inop. Intermitent Possible Switch
  11. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
  12. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
PASSED20TH OCTOBER 201122ND OCTOBER 201245,151 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Inner Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.5.a.3c)
  5. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
  6. USER ENTERED - Slight Ruffness Felt On O/s/f Wheel Bearing
PASSED21ST OCTOBER 201022ND OCTOBER 201142,262 MI
PASSED22ND OCTOBER 200922ND OCTOBER 201038,387 MI
PASSED23RD OCTOBER 200822ND OCTOBER 200934,717 MI
PASSED29TH NOVEMBER 200728TH NOVEMBER 200829,823 MI
FAILED28TH NOVEMBER 200729,823 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Coil Spring Fractured (2.4.c.1a)
PASSED5TH APRIL 20074TH APRIL 200826,923 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

BX04VLV Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 71% | MOT Failure Rate: 29%

BX04VLV MOT Comments

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BX04VLV Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 101,409 miles | Average yearly mileage: 4,610 miles

BX04VLV FAQs

This Smart (mcc) City Coupe with registration BX04VLV was manufactured on Monday 8th March 2004 so it is currently 23 years old. Its colour is Silver and it has a 698cc Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 101,409 miles, so this Smart (mcc) has travelled an average of 4,610 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 28 MOTs on record for this Smart (mcc) City Coupe beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2007. We can see 8 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means BX04VLV has a 71% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Smart (mcc) City Coupe has had 54 Advisories, 1 PRS Notices, 1 Minor, 18 Major, 3 Dangerous and 12 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Smart (mcc) City Coupe is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 10 months on Thursday 1st July 2027 .

Does BX04VLV have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Tuesday 15th September 2026 BX04VLV does have an active MOT. Read more

Is BX04VLV Taxed?

Yes, as of Tuesday 15th September 2026 BX04VLV does have Tax. Read more

When does BX04VLV Tax expire?

The current Tax for BX04VLV will expire in 10 months on Thursday 1st July 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does BX04VLV MOT expire?

The current MOT for BX04VLV will expire in 12 months on Monday 13th September 2027. Read more

When did BX04VLV have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for BX04VLV was on Monday 14th September 2026 at 11:20. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has BX04VLV Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 28 MOTs on record for BX04VLV we can see 20 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has BX04VLV Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 28 MOTs on record for BX04VLV we can see 8 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 71% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is BX04VLV?

BX04VLV is registered as a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe. Read more

How many miles has BX04VLV done?

The odometer reading for BX04VLV at the last MOT in September 2026 was 101,409 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 4,610 miles per year. Read more

How old is BX04VLV?

The vehicle BX04VLV was manufactured in 2004 so it is currently 23 years old. It was first registered on Monday 8th March 2004. Read more

What colour is BX04VLV?

The official colour of BX04VLV is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does BX04VLV have?

BX04VLV has a 698cc Petrol engine. Read more

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