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VX53 RFY

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

58,338 mi
Last recorded58,338 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2021 58,338 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 54,826 miles

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))

Fail 9 Jun 2020 54,705 miles

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))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 53,770 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2019 53,770 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2019 53,769 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 50,667 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 44,707 miles

covers fitted to under body

Fail 31 Aug 2016 44,707 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (1.8.A.1b)

covers fitted to under body

Pass 4 Sep 2015 40,888 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 32,561 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 28,509 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 25,953 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 23,339 miles

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

under body plastics fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2010 22,491 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 18,917 miles

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)

Fail 19 Jan 2009 18,840 miles

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)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 15,330 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 12,458 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 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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