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AY53 KEU

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

64,619 mi
Last recorded64,619 miles
Recorded on7 May 2013
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 KEU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2013 64,619 miles
Fail 4 May 2013 64,619 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2012 61,125 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Feb 2011 52,224 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 42,893 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Feb 2009 33,875 miles

brake discs wearing thin

exhaust mainfold cracked

offside drive shaft oil seal leaking

Pass 20 Mar 2008 25,440 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 15,909 miles

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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AY53 KEU is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AY53 KEU, 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 AY53 KEU registered?

AY53 KEU is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 22 January 2004.

Is AY53 KEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY53 KEU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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