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FD53 YOG

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

37,560 mi
Last recorded37,560 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 YOG
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2019 37,560 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 37,560 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective perished and pieces missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 36,946 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 36,156 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 34,474 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 31,949 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 28,754 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 26,046 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 23,433 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 21,801 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 19,409 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2011 19,409 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 17,597 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 15,816 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 13,803 miles

Front discs starting to pitter

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 11,866 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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FD53 YOG is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FD53 YOG, 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 FD53 YOG registered?

FD53 YOG is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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