Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe (2004)
2004 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe
CarHunch analysed 1,557 real MOT records for the 2004 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2004 Smart Fortwo is noticeably less reliable than the UK average: its 72.7% first-time pass rate sits 7.3 points below the typical 80%, and a concerning 38.9% of these cars have recorded dangerous defects during their MOT history—well above acceptable thresholds for a used buy. This is a vehicle that will demand active maintenance commitment from an owner.
At an average mileage of 50,015 miles for a 20-year-old car, these examples have been used moderately but face real structural wear; the average of 5 failures and nearly 20 advisories per test tells you that running costs and repair frequency will be above average. Before purchasing any 2004 Fortwo, have an independent pre-purchase inspection carried out, focusing especially on suspension, steering, and brake components where the high failure rate clusters.
What to check before buying a 2004 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 38.9% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (100%) | 1,552 | 72.7% | 5.05 |
| LPG (0%) | 2 | 71.8% | 5.5 |
| Diesel (0%) | 2 | 66.7% | 2.5 |
| Electric (0%) | 1 | 78.3% | 5 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2004 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2004 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe vehicles fall between 36,226 and 60,817 miles.
2004 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 387 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (29% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
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