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FD53 YOR

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

65,951 mi
Last recorded65,951 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 YOR
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2024 65,951 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 64,561 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 64,211 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

unable to check underside fully due to covers

Fail 3 Dec 2021 64,211 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2020 60,952 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2020 60,852 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 56,243 miles

slight play in n\s\f anti roll bar linkage ball joint

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some items

Fail 2 Apr 2019 56,242 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 49,151 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Apr 2018 49,128 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 40,082 miles

under body covers fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2016 39,118 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some components to the underside.

Pass 29 Jan 2015 37,526 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 35,708 miles

inner part of the front brake discs showing corrosion.

Pass 18 Feb 2013 32,984 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 29,953 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

underside plastic covers fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2011 27,226 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 27,226 miles

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)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 23,750 miles

underside plastic covers fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2009 20,736 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 20,729 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 17,807 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 14,092 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 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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