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FX53 FYC

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Cream Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,457 mi
Last recorded84,457 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 FYC
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2018 84,457 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak engine ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 74,745 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Feb 2016 64,899 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 64,899 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 55,474 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 53,488 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2013 50,715 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre perished on outer side wall

Pass 15 Apr 2012 46,529 miles

n/s/r tyre outer wall perish and along tread depth.

Fail 15 Apr 2012 46,528 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/r tyre outer wall perish and along tread depth.

Pass 18 Mar 2011 36,033 miles

o/s/r tyre condition

Pass 18 Mar 2010 34,727 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 33,792 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 31,733 miles
Fail 3 May 2008 31,733 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2007 30,317 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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FX53 FYC is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Cream with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FX53 FYC, 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 FX53 FYC registered?

FX53 FYC is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 30 January 2004.

Is FX53 FYC safe to buy?

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