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EY53 KJV

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

66,059 mi
Last recorded66,059 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY53 KJV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2018 66,059 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 63,575 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 63,575 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 61,788 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 55,922 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake disc's corroding

Fail 3 Feb 2015 55,922 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake disc's corroding

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2014 53,186 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 52,777 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 53,326 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 51,269 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 42,062 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 42,062 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 35,496 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 35,496 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2007 25,671 miles

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

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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EY53 KJV is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EY53 KJV, 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 EY53 KJV registered?

EY53 KJV is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 12 February 2004.

Is EY53 KJV safe to buy?

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