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MV53 HTX

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,007 mi
Last recorded99,007 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV53 HTX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2016 99,007 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

SRS light does not illuminate

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside wheel tight to rotate by hand

rear bumper slightly loose

Fail 8 Jan 2016 99,007 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

SRS light does not illuminate

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside wheel tight to rotate by hand

rear bumper slightly loose

Pass 13 Jan 2015 98,684 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2015 98,684 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 95,999 miles

fuel cap seal starting to crack

number plates starting to perish

rear bumper slightly loose

rear tyres 2.5mm

tyre size front 145/65/15

tyre size rear 175/55/15

Fail 3 Jan 2014 95,999 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

fuel cap seal starting to crack

number plates starting to perish

rear bumper slightly loose

rear tyres 2.5mm

tyre size front 145/65/15

tyre size rear 175/55/15

Pass 20 Dec 2012 95,192 miles

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

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

emissions only just passing/recommend engine repair before fault develops

fuel filter seal cracking

indicators not self cancelling

rear number plate starting to perish

slight blue smoke from exhaust

steering lock inop

tyre size 145/65/15

tyre size 175/55/15

Fail 13 Dec 2012 95,151 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

fuel filter seal cracking

indicators not self cancelling

rear brakes slightly sticking

rear number plate starting to perish

steering lock inop

tyre size 145/65/15

tyre size 175/55/15

Pass 21 Dec 2011 93,589 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2011 93,589 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 91,659 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 89,378 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 89,369 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 70,227 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 55,226 miles

front brake discs worn

front tyres worn inner edge 145/65 15

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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MV53 HTX is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MV53 HTX, 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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MV53 HTX is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 3 February 2004.

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