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GN04 GGY

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

96,204 mi
Last recorded96,204 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN04 GGY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2023 96,204 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 89,907 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2022 89,753 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 85,777 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess Parking brake cable (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 81,511 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 May 2019 77,072 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 May 2019 77,059 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 74,619 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 71,023 miles

Rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 6 May 2016 66,154 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre perished on outer side edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre perished on outer side wall

Pass 6 May 2015 61,429 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 5 May 2015 61,231 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 May 2014 56,757 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 56,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2013 50,409 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 50,409 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 11 May 2012 45,960 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2011 41,933 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 39,681 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 39,681 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 26 May 2009 35,982 miles

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

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

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

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

plastic covers over some testable items

Pass 29 May 2008 31,890 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

near side front tyre slightly cracked

near side rear tyre low on both edges

off side front tyre low on inner edge

off side rear tyre low on inner edge

Pass 9 May 2007 24,378 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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GN04 GGY is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 GN04 GGY, 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 GN04 GGY registered?

GN04 GGY is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 11 March 2004.

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