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FD53 YPJ

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2015
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,674 mi
Last recorded28,674 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2014
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 YPJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2014 28,674 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 24,954 miles

Oil leak

Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

undercarriage is covered wih under tray covers.

Pass 4 Feb 2008 24,954 miles

Oil leak

undercarriage is covered wih under tray covers.

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 YPJ is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FD53 YPJ, 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 YPJ registered?

FD53 YPJ is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 4 February 2004.

Is FD53 YPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD53 YPJ shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FD53 YPJ have outstanding finance?

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