MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
125,380 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' sun visor insecure (8.3.1b)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)
Rear Oil leak ()
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)
Rear Oil leak ()
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front tyre slightly deteriorated
Offside Front tyre slightly deteriorated
gearbox mount slightly deteriorated
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Centre stop lamp centre lamp (out of 5) not working.
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Recommend rear brake inspection, clean and adjust shoes and check condition of drums and wheel cylinders.
Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Centre stop lamp centre lamp (out of 5) not working.
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Recommend rear brake inspection, clean and adjust shoes and check condition of drums and wheel cylinders.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
air bag light is on
How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Coupe?
Based on 282,294 MOT tests across 17,380 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GV54 HRD is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 GV54 HRD, 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 GV54 HRD registered?
GV54 HRD is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 12 November 2004.
Is GV54 HRD safe to buy?
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