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OV53 DYA

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,300 mi
Last recorded84,300 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 DYA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2016 84,300 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 77,408 miles

front discs are corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2014 66,609 miles

front brake discs wearing/corroding

registration plate lamps omitting blue light

unable to visually check outer sills (plastic covers)

Fail 17 Feb 2014 66,609 miles

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

front brake discs wearing/corroding

registration plate lamps omitting blue light

unable to visually check outer sills (plastic covers)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 56,877 miles

front brake discs wearing/corroding

registration plate lamps omitting blue light

unable to visually check outer sills (plastic covers)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 48,460 miles

nearsde handbrake cable adrift from clip

noise from offside front wheel when rotating poss clip

number plate bulbs showing blue light

Fail 8 Feb 2012 48,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

nearsde handbrake cable adrift from clip

noise from offside front wheel when rotating poss clip

number plate bulbs showing blue light

Pass 1 Feb 2011 40,654 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)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 34,890 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 29,149 miles

both rear tyres sidewalls slightly perished

Pass 21 Feb 2008 22,490 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 14,878 miles

nearside front tyre approaching wear limits.

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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OV53 DYA is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OV53 DYA, 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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What year was OV53 DYA registered?

OV53 DYA is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 27 February 2004.

Is OV53 DYA safe to buy?

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