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AY53 KHG

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

145,494 mi
Last recorded145,494 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2020 145,494 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 143,919 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 143,865 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 138,117 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 126,718 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2015 126,437 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 115,871 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 104,354 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 89,693 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 74,328 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 74,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 70,901 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 70,893 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

nsf brake disc corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2009 57,627 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 50,218 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 38,624 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 KHG is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 KHG, 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 KHG registered?

AY53 KHG is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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