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PO53 JYU

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Red Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

59,734 mi
Last recorded59,734 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO53 JYU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020 59,734 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 57,448 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top shocker mount (5.3.2 (c))

front fog light inop

Fail 4 Oct 2019 57,446 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top shocker mount (5.3.2 (c))

front fog light inop

Pass 8 Oct 2018 53,696 miles

Offside Front top strut mounting slightly worn

Pass 16 Oct 2017 53,572 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 50,768 miles

rear tyres cracking

Fail 30 Sep 2016 50,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear tyres cracking

Pass 30 Sep 2015 43,368 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 43,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 41,491 miles

NSR tyre has a nail in

OSF tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 7 Oct 2014 41,491 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

NSR tyre has a nail in

OSF tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Oct 2013 35,886 miles

NSR tyre has nail in

OSF tyre worn inner edge

Fail 28 Jun 2011 33,448 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s rear tyre perishing outer wall

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge and cracking on outer wall

Pass 28 Jun 2011 33,448 miles

n/s rear tyre perishing outer wall

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge and cracking on outer wall

Pass 5 Nov 2009 27,227 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 27,227 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 22,928 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 18,348 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 14,729 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
Full Smart (mcc) City Coupe reliability report

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PO53 JYU is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Red with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 PO53 JYU, 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 JYU is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 22 January 2004.

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