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CA53 GGH

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Yellow Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

116,825 mi
Last recorded116,825 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA53 GGH
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2026 116,825 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Both front tyres cracking along the edges 145/65 R 15

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2025 116,362 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front tyre cracking

Fail 29 Sep 2025 116,362 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front tyre cracking

Pass 23 Oct 2024 110,899 miles

Front tyres cracking along the edges of the treads 145/65R15

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 102,368 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 95,927 miles

coolant leak

oil leak from engine

Fail 25 Oct 2022 95,927 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

coolant leak

oil leak from engine

Pass 28 Sep 2021 89,958 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 81,972 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 73,693 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak from engine

possible light switch faulty

Fail 14 Oct 2019 73,693 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak from engine

possible light switch faulty

Pass 24 Oct 2018 67,409 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 61,444 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 52,798 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 46,938 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 46,938 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 43,407 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 39,700 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 5 Mar 2013 39,667 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 35,919 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 35,919 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 31,746 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 24,861 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 20,157 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 14,795 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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CA53 GGH is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Yellow with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 CA53 GGH, 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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CA53 GGH is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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