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GN53 BJK

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

77,819 mi
Last recorded77,819 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 BJK
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2018 77,819 miles

Front both tyres show uneven wear on inner edges

Oil leak, but not excessive suspect sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

bolt missing at exhaust manifold

engine noisy at high idle?

fuel cap seal heavily perished/cracked

one light source at the high level stop lamp not working

undertrays fitted

Fail 26 Oct 2018 77,809 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front and rear bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front and rear bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front both tyres show uneven wear on inner edges

Offside Front wiper rubber split on ends

Oil leak, but not excessive suspect sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

bolt missing at exhaust manifold

engine noisy at high idle?

fuel cap seal heavily perished/cracked

one light source at the high level stop lamp not working

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2017 75,292 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment o/s and n/s (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

evidence of an oil leak

fuel cap seal perished

undertrays fitted

Fail 18 Oct 2017 75,292 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment o/s and n/s (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

evidence of an oil leak

fuel cap seal perished

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2016 71,378 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 67,070 miles

ENGINE FRONT STABILISER BUSH BADLY WORN.

Fail 16 Oct 2014 63,424 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 63,424 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 59,390 miles

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)

Fail 21 Oct 2013 59,390 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 55,353 miles

one bulb in high level stop light inop

Pass 20 Oct 2011 50,715 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 48,235 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009
Pass 23 Oct 2008 44,303 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 43,593 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 32,500 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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GN53 BJK is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GN53 BJK, 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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GN53 BJK is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 6 February 2004.

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