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BU53 ZGZ

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,378 mi
Last recorded88,378 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 ZGZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2016 88,378 miles

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2015 82,668 miles

Offside front flexi brake hose perished

Fail 15 Jul 2015 82,668 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front flexi brake hose perished

Fail 26 Jan 2015 82,639 miles

Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

n/s/f brake disc corroded on friction surface

Pass 28 Jan 2014 78,409 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jan 2014 78,409 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jan 2013 73,982 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2012 70,900 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Jan 2011 67,411 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

ns/f and os/f seat belts twisted.

os/f tyre worn close to limit.

surface corrosion around ns/r and os/r suspension mounts.

Pass 22 Jan 2011 67,411 miles

ns/f and os/f seat belts twisted.

os/f tyre worn close to limit.

surface corrosion around ns/r and os/r suspension mounts.

Pass 27 Jan 2010 63,410 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 63,404 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 54,306 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 45,398 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 36,086 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
Full Smart (mcc) City Coupe reliability report

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BU53 ZGZ is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BU53 ZGZ, 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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BU53 ZGZ is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 21 January 2004.

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