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FJ53 PKO

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

133,340 mi
Last recorded133,340 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 PKO
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2022 133,340 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 79,972 miles

little reserve travel in handbrake

Pass 18 Nov 2020 79,270 miles

Slight play N/S/F lower arm ball joint.

Pass 20 Nov 2019 78,339 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 78,335 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Seal broken (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No beam pattern both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Both sides (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 78,299 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning stop light has [25% not working] (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner gearbox drive shaft oil seal worn [slight oil leak]

little reserve travel in handbrake

Fail 8 Nov 2018 78,299 miles

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning stop light has [25% not working] (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner gearbox drive shaft oil seal worn [slight oil leak]

little reserve travel in handbrake

Pass 12 Oct 2017 77,203 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 74,744 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated close to exposing cords (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured bulb pale (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured bulb pale (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 72,415 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2015 72,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 68,137 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 68,137 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Oct 2013 64,152 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 64,152 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 61,176 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 48,466 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2011 48,466 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2010 36,929 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 33,418 miles

both rear tyres surface cracked

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear wheel rim dented on inner face

Fail 15 Jun 2010 34,418 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

both rear tyres surface cracked

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear wheel rim dented on inner face

Pass 18 May 2009 28,744 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 34,026 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 34,024 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 28,723 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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FJ53 PKO is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 FJ53 PKO, 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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FJ53 PKO is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 14 January 2004.

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