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BU53 ZHG

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

56,405 mi
Last recorded56,405 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2020 56,405 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 56,197 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 51,953 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 50,122 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 49,240 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 48,701 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 47,443 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 43,169 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 41,833 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs worn low and corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2011 37,782 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 37,782 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 35,184 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 31,715 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 22,272 miles

both front tyres deteriorated on outer edge of tread

Pass 29 Jan 2007 16,891 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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BU53 ZHG 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 86.7%.

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 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 BU53 ZHG, 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 BU53 ZHG registered?

BU53 ZHG is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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