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OY53 TXJ

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

59,555 mi
Last recorded59,555 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 TXJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 59,555 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 59,552 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 58,439 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 56,785 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 56,766 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 29 Aug 2014 52,887 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen scratched just outside zone A

Pass 29 Aug 2013 47,024 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 44,234 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 41,282 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2011 41,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 38,407 miles

brake pedal spoungy

fuel cap sill

offside mirror flexing

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

slight play in both front shocks

Fail 13 Aug 2010 38,399 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both doors stiff to open from outside

brake pedal spoungy

front brake discs

fuel cap sill

offside headlight pattern

offside mirror flexing

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

slight play in both front shocks

very slight play offside front lower arm rear bush

Pass 4 Sep 2009 29,775 miles

The front brake pads appear to be worn low.

The off side front tyre is worn to the legal limit around the inner edge of the tread and is perished around the sidewalls.

Fail 4 Sep 2009 29,775 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

The front brake pads appear to be worn low.

The off side front tyre is worn to the legal limit around the inner edge of the tread and is perished around the sidewalls.

Pass 27 Aug 2008 17,627 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 14,248 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 14,248 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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OY53 TXJ is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 OY53 TXJ, 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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OY53 TXJ is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 26 January 2004.

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