MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,386 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
front brake hoses slightly perished
slight lift on front anti-roll bar mounting bushes
tyres poor
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%
front brake discs are corroded on inners
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
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)
How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Coupe?
Based on 282,294 MOT tests across 17,380 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was DG53 GZD registered?
DG53 GZD is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 22 January 2004.
Is DG53 GZD safe to buy?
The MOT history for DG53 GZD shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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