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NC54 EZE

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,284 mi
Last recorded83,284 miles
Recorded on20 May 2015
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC54 EZE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2015 83,284 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 79,771 miles

Both front tyres cracked on side wall

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

Fail 28 May 2014 79,758 miles

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

Both front tyres cracked on side wall

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 75,849 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 75,849 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 72,584 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 68,979 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 65,904 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 65,904 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 16 Mar 2010 65,892 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

eml light on

Pass 9 Mar 2009 60,350 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 60,350 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008
Pass 5 Jun 2007 52,919 miles

Both front wipers smearing when tested.

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

oil leak

Fail 1 Jun 2007 52,918 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Both front wipers smearing when tested.

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside rear tyre punctured. †offside front tyre punctured

Oil leak

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

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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NC54 EZE is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 599cc 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 NC54 EZE, 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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NC54 EZE is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 30 December 2004.

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