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NC53 XXX

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

72,676 mi
Last recorded72,676 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC53 XXX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 72,676 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2025 67,277 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 62,469 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2024 62,469 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 55,428 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 50,360 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 10 Aug 2021 49,491 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 48,670 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 47,561 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 47,210 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 46,762 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 45,351 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2015 45,349 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 May 2014 42,039 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 42,036 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2013 40,119 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

Fail 22 May 2013 40,118 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 38,587 miles

oil leak

rear no plate is in poor condition

Fail 20 Apr 2012 38,581 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

oil leak

rear no plate is in poor condition

Pass 5 May 2011 33,935 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 33,933 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 29,275 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 26,343 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 26,343 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 22,786 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 18,612 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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NC53 XXX is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NC53 XXX, 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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NC53 XXX is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 14 February 2004.

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