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DG53 GZD

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

110,386 mi
Last recorded110,386 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 GZD
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2017 110,386 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

plastic covers fitted to underside - preventing proper inspection

Fail 29 Dec 2016 110,142 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush o/s/f lower arm inner bush is worn (2.4.G.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

plastic covers fitted to underside - preventing proper inspection

Pass 5 Jan 2016 90,789 miles

front brake hoses slightly perished

slight lift on front anti-roll bar mounting bushes

tyres poor

Fail 8 Dec 2015 90,757 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint n/s and o/s (2.5.B.1a)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect n/s and o/s bulbs incorrectly fitted - no pattern is being produced (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front brake discs are heavily corroded on inner faces (3.5.1i)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal brake pipes have corrosion present (3.6.B.2c)

all tyres are poor/worn

n/s/f inner door handle is missing - door can be opened by pulling cable

rear service brake has high imballance - 28%

Pass 2 Jul 2014 74,814 miles

front brake discs are corroded on inners

Pass 27 Jun 2013 65,408 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 55,624 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 43,574 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 43,574 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 12 May 2010 32,842 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 32,842 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 13 May 2009 23,235 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Pass 13 May 2009 23,235 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 13,969 miles
Fail 24 May 2008 13,969 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 13,739 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 10,635 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 GZD is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DG53 GZD, 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 GZD is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 22 January 2004.

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