MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
65,951 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
unable to check underside fully due to covers
Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))
Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative both o/s & n/s (4.1.5 (a))
Front Position lamp not working both o/s & n/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both o/s & n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Position lamp not working both o/s & n/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
unable to check underside fully due to covers
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Under covers fitted obstructing testable items
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Under covers fitted obstructing testable items
slight play in n\s\f anti roll bar linkage ball joint
under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some items
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
slight play in n\s\f anti roll bar linkage ball joint
under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some items
engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Direction indicators incorrect colour both front and both rear (1.4.A.2f)
Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective cannot be checked due to no key (7.2.4c)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
under body covers fitted
under-trays fitted obscuring some components to the underside.
inner part of the front brake discs showing corrosion.
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
underside plastic covers fitted
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
underside plastic covers fitted
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
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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FD53 YOR is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 YOR, 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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FD53 YOR is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 27 February 2004.
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