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GN53 VEV

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

57,263 mi
Last recorded57,263 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 VEV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2017 57,263 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 57,263 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 40,274 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2016 40,274 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 32,923 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 32,920 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

scraping noise from offside front wheel

Pass 30 Jan 2014 25,962 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 23,742 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 22,630 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Jan 2012 22,630 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 20,942 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 19,368 miles

Advise wiper blades deteriorating, & rear number plate deteriorating.

Pass 26 Jan 2009 17,375 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 15,029 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 12,411 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 VEV is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VEV, 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 GN53 VEV registered?

GN53 VEV is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 27 February 2004.

Is GN53 VEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN53 VEV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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