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FX53 FZC

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

46,510 mi
Last recorded46,510 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 FZC
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2017 46,510 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Mar 2017 46,320 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Apr 2016 41,653 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 41,649 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 18 Mar 2015 38,121 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 38,121 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 37,064 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 37,064 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 35,577 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Mar 2013 35,577 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wiper blades smearing slightly

Pass 6 Mar 2012 33,530 miles

front brake discs corroded

nearside front tyre badly perished

nearside rear tyre badly perished

offside front tyre badly perished

offside rear tyre badly perished

Pass 8 Mar 2011 31,128 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2010
Fail 11 Mar 2010

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 27,349 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008
Pass 27 Mar 2007 24,166 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 24,166 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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
Full Smart (mcc) City Coupe reliability report

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FX53 FZC is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FX53 FZC, 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 FZC registered?

FX53 FZC is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 6 February 2004.

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