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61,596 miAbove average mileage for this year
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NSF wheel arch cracked
Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner side (5.2.2 (c) (i))
NSF wheel arch cracked
Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner side (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight deterioration on outer joint gaiter (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front bumper is cracked no sharp edges present
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
slight play in steering column u/j joint
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens is deteriorated and is starting to diffuse the beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material repair is recommended (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material repair is recommended as soon as possible (1.1.11 (c))
Play in offside front suspension top mounting - replacement is recommended
Sill covers fitted
Under trays fitted
Fuel cap/sealing device missing no seal on fuel cap (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens is deteriorated and is starting to diffuse the beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material repair is recommended (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material repair is recommended as soon as possible (1.1.11 (c))
Play in offside front suspension top mounting - replacement is recommended
Sill covers fitted
Under trays fitted
Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
both front tyres cracked and perished
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
both front tyres cracked and perished
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
both front tyres cracked and perishing
both rear tyres VERY heavily cracked and perished
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
gearbox oil leak
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
both front tyres starting to crack and perish
both rear tyres heavily cracked and perished
both rear tyres HEAVILY cracked and perished
unable to inspect underside of vehicle thoroughly due to undertrays being fitted
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
both rear tyres HEAVILY cracked and perished
unable to inspect underside of vehicle thoroughly due to undertrays being fitted
nearside rear tyre cracked and perished
offside rear tyre cracked and perished
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Coupe?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FD04 DGV is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 FD04 DGV, 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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FD04 DGV is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 11 May 2004.
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