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MK54 DGE

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

60,735 mi
Last recorded60,735 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK54 DGE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2019 60,735 miles

both rear tyre outer walls perishing

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes on rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 60,204 miles

steel brake pipes on rear axle all corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2017 58,882 miles

All metal brake pipes are slightly corroded

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2017 58,010 miles

All metal brake pipes are slightly corroded

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 6 Jul 2017 58,010 miles

All metal brake pipes are slightly corroded

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 56,936 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 56,579 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel cap sealing ring starting to deteriorate

Pass 12 Mar 2015 56,129 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 56,135 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 51,256 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 51,254 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 49,522 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 42,530 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 42,529 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre cut and cracked in tread

Pass 3 Mar 2011 35,513 miles

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

both front tyres crscking in tread

fuel cap sealing washer slightly deteriorated

Fail 2 Mar 2010 27,048 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 27,048 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 25,281 miles

becouse this vehicle is fitted with a cover covering most off the mot items we cannot inspect them and therefore have to asume they are in good order

Fail 4 Sep 2008 25,218 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2007 20,520 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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MK54 DGE is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MK54 DGE, 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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MK54 DGE is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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