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PO53 JXU

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

72,989 mi
Last recorded72,989 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2023 72,989 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 72,959 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 72,919 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 71,111 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 69,606 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 68,308 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 61,203 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 61,014 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear lower bushes (2.7.4)

slight play in steering column

Pass 23 Jun 2016 57,518 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 57,518 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 55,806 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 52,728 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight corrosion to rear brake pipes

slight oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2013 50,643 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 50,643 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 48,300 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 48,300 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 17 May 2011 46,795 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 43,501 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 43,501 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 38,545 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 31,136 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 23,403 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 JXU is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 PO53 JXU, 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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PO53 JXU is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 1 February 2004.

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