MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
58,338 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Upper strut top mounting slightly worn
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective cap (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Upper strut top mounting slightly worn
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
plastic under trays fitted
Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
plastic under trays fitted
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
rear beam corroded,plastic undertrays fitted
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
nearside and off side front hubs corroded
undertrays fitted
covers fitted to under body
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (1.8.A.1b)
covers fitted to under body
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front brake disc's worn
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
under body plastics fitted
High level brake light bulb out
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
O/s/f dust cover on shock absorber split
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
High level brake light bulb out
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
O/s/f dust cover on shock absorber split
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Coupe?
Based on 282,294 MOT tests across 17,380 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VX53 RFY is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 VX53 RFY, 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 RFY is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 29 January 2004.
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