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DG53 GVO

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,090 mi
Last recorded76,090 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 GVO
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2021 76,090 miles

Front both headlamps frosting slightly

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear shocker slight corrosion to outer caseing

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

power sterring dampner dust cover corroding

Pass 17 Jan 2020 73,660 miles

Front Both front headlamps discoloured but not seriously effecting headlamp aim

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 64,542 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 63,821 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 63,820 miles

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

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

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

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 63,003 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 61,624 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 11 Jan 2016 61,624 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 61,146 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 28,435 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 57,426 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 54,631 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

o/s no plate bulb holder insecure

both front tyres badly perished on outer edges

o/sr tyre tyre has a nail through inner sidewall

Pass 21 Jan 2011 51,640 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

hair line crack in exhaust manifold

Pass 22 Jan 2010 46,878 miles

Oil leak

offside front tyre cracking

tubo cracked

Pass 24 Jan 2009 43,421 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 39,260 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2008 39,259 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 33,004 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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DG53 GVO is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DG53 GVO, 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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DG53 GVO is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 20 January 2004.

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