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HN54 JPY

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

74,742 mi
Last recorded74,742 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN54 JPY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 74,742 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 69,369 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 69,368 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working all (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 67,850 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 61,573 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 56,105 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 51,429 miles

Both front tyres perished 1755515H

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front washers poor

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2014 45,317 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

both front tyres perished and cracked 175/55/15v

Fail 17 Mar 2014 45,317 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

both front tyres perished and cracked 175/55/15v

Pass 11 Mar 2013 39,671 miles

see refusal certificate number 415090873087

Fail 11 Mar 2013 39,667 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 35,055 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 31,879 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 26,369 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 19,937 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Oct 2008 15,387 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 10,095 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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HN54 JPY 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 82.4%.

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 HN54 JPY, 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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HN54 JPY is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 28 October 2004.

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