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VX53 RFN

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

47,421 mi
Last recorded47,421 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2014
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 RFN
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2014 47,421 miles

service warning light displayed

Fail 24 Nov 2014 47,394 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

service warning light displayed

Pass 21 Sep 2013 42,184 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 38,695 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 32,937 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 32,937 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 26,707 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 26,672 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Strongly adv, not to drive vehicle(n/s/f coil spring fractured), Full brake inspection, Rear tyres aged and cracked, Oil leaks, Tracking check, Plastic covers over brakes/steering/outer sills.

Pass 6 Aug 2009 24,972 miles

Adv, Full brake inspection, Slight oil leak, Plastic covers under side front to rear over brakes/steering/outer sills.

Fail 6 Aug 2009 24,972 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Adv, Full brake inspection, Slight oil leak, Plastic covers under side front to rear over brakes/steering/outer sills.

Pass 11 Aug 2008 22,666 miles

front tyres outer sidewalls starting to crack

Fail 6 Aug 2008 22,666 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

front tyres outer sidewalls starting to crack

Pass 6 Aug 2007 16,223 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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VX53 RFN is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VX53 RFN, 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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VX53 RFN is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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