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AV54 XXC

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

96,877 mi
Last recorded96,877 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 XXC
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2018 96,877 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 89,044 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016
Pass 17 Sep 2015 83,582 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 83,338 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 83,338 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 80,802 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 74,970 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 69,658 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 69,418 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jan 2012 69,418 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jan 2011 57,938 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 57,938 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

o/s/f and n/s/f b/discs wear

Pass 19 Jan 2010 51,073 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Panhard rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 19 Jan 2010 51,073 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Panhard rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 44,759 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front and rear registration plates show slight backing lift.

near side rear tyre starting to perish/crack/show splits at the tread and uneven wear.

off side rear registration plate lamp is loosly mounted.

off side rear tyre starting to perish/crack and shows spliots at the tread.

undershields are fitted.

Fail 26 Nov 2008 44,661 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

front and rear registration plates show slight backing lift.

near side rear tyre starting to perish/crack/show splits at the tread and uneven wear.

off side rear registration plate lamp is loosly mounted.

off side rear tyre starting to perish/crack and shows spliots at the tread.

undershields are fitted.

Pass 28 Nov 2007 33,282 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Coupe?

Based on 282,294 MOT tests across 17,380 vehicles.

71.5%
Pass Rate
3,273
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
17,380
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 9,153
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,215
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,697
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,268
Headlamp aim too low 5,252
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AV54 XXC is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 46,856 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) City Coupe fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 9,153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV54 XXC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) City Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 22 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AV54 XXC registered?

AV54 XXC is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 5 December 2004.

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