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SJ53 DXM

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

61,941 mi
Last recorded61,941 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ53 DXM
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2020 61,941 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 58,216 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 56,843 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 55,681 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 54,548 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 53,456 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 51,827 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 51,827 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 50,315 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 48,025 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 45,530 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 42,536 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2010 42,524 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 41,478 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

rear nearside tyre small cut in innerwall

Pass 20 Oct 2008 37,570 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 31,560 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 31,550 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 23,348 miles

front brake discs discoloured and pitting

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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SJ53 DXM is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 SJ53 DXM, 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 SJ53 DXM registered?

SJ53 DXM is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 20 February 2004.

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