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HY53 BKD

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2022
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

67,640 mi
Last recorded67,640 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY53 BKD
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2022 67,640 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

front and rear number plates poor

full underside inspection prevented by undertrays

oil seepage

Pass 20 Dec 2021 63,504 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front brake imbalance

nearside front brake disc poor condition

Pass 10 Dec 2020 61,400 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 61,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 61,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 57,823 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 57,814 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 53,726 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

poor beam patterns on h/lamps

surface corrosion to parts of underside of vehicle

Fail 4 Dec 2018 53,725 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

poor beam patterns on h/lamps

surface corrosion to parts of underside of vehicle

Pass 8 Dec 2017 53,118 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Dec 2017 53,116 miles

Central Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 52,450 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

surface corrosion to parts of underside of vehicle

Pass 30 Nov 2015 51,339 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Nov 2015 51,339 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 50,391 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s h/lamp condensated

Pass 16 Dec 2013 49,897 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 49,896 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 48,041 miles

slight leak n/s/r inner driveshaft gaiter

Pass 7 Dec 2011 45,821 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f seat belt twisted

Fail 7 Dec 2011 45,819 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake pads getting low

n/s/f seat belt twisted

Pass 1 Dec 2010 43,545 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

part of centre stop light not working

Fail 1 Dec 2010 43,543 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

part of centre stop light not working

Pass 18 Dec 2009 42,099 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 42,082 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 37,544 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 30,940 miles

nearside and offside front tyres are wearing on the inner edges

Pass 8 Feb 2007 23,888 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

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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HY53 BKD is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HY53 BKD, 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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HY53 BKD is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 12 February 2004.

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