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FP54 ZFJ

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

97,738 mi
Last recorded97,738 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP54 ZFJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 97,738 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 97,452 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour Both Front (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 93,193 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Fail 11 Jul 2016 93,181 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Pass 9 Jun 2015 87,928 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

small crack in the exhaust manifold

Pass 13 Jun 2014 75,681 miles

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

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

brake pipes corroded in places

front brake hoses perished

front tyres in poor condition perished and cracked but not deep enough to reach cords

Fail 11 Jun 2014 75,650 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

brake pipes corroded in places

front brake hoses perished

front tyres in poor condition perished and cracked but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 6 Jun 2013 71,628 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 65,209 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 48,417 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 48,415 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Light corrosion on brake discs

Pass 30 Jul 2010 46,530 miles

small cut in outer sidewall of n/s/f tyre

Pass 3 Aug 2009 44,062 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 41,923 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 39,970 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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FP54 ZFJ is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FP54 ZFJ, 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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FP54 ZFJ is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 20 December 2004.

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