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FX53 OFW

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

68,998 mi
Last recorded68,998 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2018 68,998 miles

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 64,178 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Outer Sill is heavily corroded.

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Apr 2017 64,178 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Outer Sill is heavily corroded.

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 59,167 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 59,167 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 24 Feb 2015 56,525 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 56,525 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 55,483 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 55,483 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 52,430 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 48,749 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 34,942 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 40,364 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 33,907 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 Feb 2010 33,907 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 33,064 miles

Chips In Windscreen

Front Brake Discs Rusted

Full Length Undertray Fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2009 32,866 miles

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

rear brake balance on upper limit

Pass 29 Jan 2008 31,211 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 31,211 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2007 25,578 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 OFW 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 65%.

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 OFW, 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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FX53 OFW is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 9 February 2004.

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