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DG53 GVY

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

46,405 mi
Last recorded46,405 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2018 46,405 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2018 46,405 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 43,808 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 39,380 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 35,738 miles

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

engine cover security bolt is missing

n/s/r tyre inner side wall cracked

Fail 6 Feb 2015 35,738 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine cover security bolt is missing

n/s/r tyre inner side wall cracked

Pass 4 Feb 2014 29,606 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 23,068 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 23,068 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 21,597 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 19,857 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 18,812 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 17,467 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 16,333 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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DG53 GVY is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GVY, 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 DG53 GVY registered?

DG53 GVY is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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