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PO53 JWM

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

71,976 mi
Last recorded71,976 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO53 JWM
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2016 71,976 miles

exhaust rusty

Pass 25 Jun 2013 71,508 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jun 2013 71,508 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2012 65,751 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 53,858 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2010 48,246 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 Jul 2010 48,246 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 39,408 miles

Front Steering damper damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2009 39,365 miles

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

Front Steering damper damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2008 31,364 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 25,004 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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PO53 JWM is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 PO53 JWM, 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 PO53 JWM registered?

PO53 JWM is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 4 February 2004.

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