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FX53 FZN

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

68,345 mi
Last recorded68,345 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2024 68,345 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2024 68,345 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 87,593 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 86,241 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 84,018 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 81,315 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 4 Oct 2017 81,315 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 74,524 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jun 2015 74,524 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2014 67,054 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Jun 2014 67,054 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 59,533 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Dec 2011 53,076 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2011 53,076 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 44,751 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 38,072 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2010 38,007 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2009 34,252 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 25,799 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 18,261 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
Full Smart (mcc) City Coupe reliability report

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FX53 FZN is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FZN, 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 FZN registered?

FX53 FZN is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 27 January 2004.

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