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DG53 GYP

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Blue Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,140 mi
Last recorded43,140 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2015
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 GYP
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2015 43,140 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

near side front tyre perished in inner tread lines

Pass 7 Mar 2014 40,096 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 36,492 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 33,817 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 31,463 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 31,463 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 29,310 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 27,396 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 27,396 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 26,268 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 26,261 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 23,767 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 GYP is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Blue with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GYP, 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 GYP registered?

DG53 GYP is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 5 February 2004.

Is DG53 GYP safe to buy?

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