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GV54 HRD

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

125,380 mi
Last recorded125,380 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV54 HRD
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2022 125,380 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 28 Aug 2021 113,426 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 93,262 miles

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))

Fail 8 May 2019 93,262 miles

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))

Pass 2 May 2018 87,082 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 May 2018 87,082 miles

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)

Pass 2 May 2017 80,933 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Rear Oil leak ()

Fail 2 May 2017 80,933 miles

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 ()

Pass 4 May 2016 69,888 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre slightly deteriorated

Offside Front tyre slightly deteriorated

gearbox mount slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 May 2015 62,493 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 55,537 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 55,537 miles

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)

Pass 8 May 2013 49,718 miles

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.

Fail 4 May 2013 49,718 miles

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.

Pass 3 May 2012 43,308 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 39,361 miles

air bag light is on

Pass 23 Apr 2010 33,544 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 27,273 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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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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GV54 HRD is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 12 November 2004.

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