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ME53 ART

2004 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

68,252 mi
Last recorded68,252 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto50,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationME53 ART
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 68,252 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 65,548 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 62,404 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 60,214 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 58,859 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm. inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 56,477 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 53,677 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 53,677 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 52,308 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 52,308 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 52,023 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 50,089 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 42,394 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 33,206 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 22,981 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 16,191 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 14,706 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 13,435 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 11,871 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 9,936 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 7,624 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto?

Based on 2,269 MOT tests across 154 vehicles.

71.6%
Pass Rate
3,520
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
154
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 82
Stop lamp not working 78
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 52
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 47
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 45
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ME53 ART is a 2004 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 2004 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 50,017 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 82 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ME53 ART, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ME53 ART registered?

ME53 ART is a 2004 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto, first registered on 29 July 2004.

Is ME53 ART safe to buy?

The MOT history for ME53 ART shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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