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MV53 HVF

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Blue Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

58,751 mi
Last recorded58,751 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV53 HVF
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2023 58,751 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Mar 2023 58,747 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits high (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 57,072 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust silencer deteriorated... (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Apr 2022 57,072 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 53,780 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

under body corrosion

Pass 14 Sep 2019 53,027 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

under body corrosion

Fail 10 Sep 2019 53,027 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

under body corrosion

Pass 22 Sep 2018 51,997 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 50,690 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 49,581 miles

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

under trays and plastic covers fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2015 48,275 miles

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

undertrays and plastic covers obscuring some components

Fail 28 Aug 2015 482,758 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

undertrays and plastic covers obscuring some components

Pass 27 Aug 2014 46,865 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 45,583 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 45,583 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 43,297 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 30 Jan 2013 43,297 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 35,996 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Steering column universal joint slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 2 Feb 2012 35,996 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Steering column universal joint slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 25,640 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 22,378 miles

rear number plate poor

Fail 3 Feb 2010 22,372 miles

Offside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

rear number plate poor

Pass 12 Mar 2009 17,660 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 9,961 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 8,955 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
Full Smart (mcc) City Coupe reliability report

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MV53 HVF is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Blue with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 HVF, 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 HVF is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 14 January 2004.

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