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CN53 SNU

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

53,149 mi
Last recorded53,149 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 SNU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2016 53,149 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2016 53,022 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both tyres inner sidewalls 175/55/r15 77t (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 47,479 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 47,479 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 42,120 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jun 2014 42,119 miles

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 4 Jul 2013 36,879 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2012 32,026 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 27,434 miles

front & rear number plates have stickers on them

Fail 23 Jun 2011 27,425 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front & rear number plates have stickers on them

front brake discs poor condition

Pass 3 Jun 2010 26,457 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre Perished

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 24,826 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Jun 2009 24,821 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

offside front tyre is starting to split on outer edge of tread

Pass 15 Apr 2008 23,757 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 23,757 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 22,134 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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CN53 SNU 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 62.5%.

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 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 CN53 SNU, 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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CN53 SNU is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 22 January 2004.

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