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SV53 GGX

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

White Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

73,750 mi
Last recorded73,750 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 GGX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2016 73,750 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Feeding wheel cyl (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jan 2016 73,730 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Feeding wheel cyl (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 72,539 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front and Nearside front tyre sidewalls cracked

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jun 2015 72,522 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front and Nearside front tyre sidewalls cracked

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 69,433 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 May 2013 64,773 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 64,773 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 56,140 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Jun 2012 56,140 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 45,986 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Jun 2011 45,986 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 35,248 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 24,306 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 12,988 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 8,956 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 8,954 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 8,928 miles

FLAT SPOTS AT REAR TYRE TREADS.

SLIGHT SURFACE CORROSION AT FRONT BRAKE DISCS.

Pass 31 Jan 2006 8,079 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 8,079 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
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SV53 GGX is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in White with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SV53 GGX, 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 SV53 GGX registered?

SV53 GGX is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 6 February 2004.

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