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HX53 ZXF

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

75,098 mi
Last recorded75,098 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2013
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 ZXF
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2013 75,098 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 69,331 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 62,803 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 55,708 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING INNER EDGE. UNABLE TO CHECK FUEL LINES DUE TO COVERS FITTED

Fail 31 Mar 2010 55,708 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING INNER EDGE. UNABLE TO CHECK FUEL LINES DUE TO COVERS FITTED

Pass 1 May 2009 51,499 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 46,060 miles
Fail 17 May 2008 45,795 miles

Centre Rear Lower Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Both rear shock absorber lower mounts starting to split.

Limited access to front brakes and steering due to encapsulation panelling limiting view.

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Transmission oil leaks from input and output seals.

Front inner brake pads obscured from view.appear to be very low!

Pass 7 Jun 2007 39,747 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 36,732 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 36,732 miles

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

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

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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HX53 ZXF is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HX53 ZXF, 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 HX53 ZXF registered?

HX53 ZXF is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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