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VX53 RJV

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2018
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

121,327 mi
Last recorded121,327 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 RJV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 7 Oct 2017 121,327 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 May 2014 114,830 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 106,029 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 97,578 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 88,575 miles

all brake pipes covered in grease ??

discs rusty as with standing ??

n/s/f tyer just in limits ??

slight corrsion (rusty)rear subframe ??

slight corrsion front ??

under cover fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 25 Mar 2009 78,037 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 62,108 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 43,686 miles

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

vin and colour of vehicle do not match V5

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 RJV is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RJV, 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 VX53 RJV registered?

VX53 RJV is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 1 January 2004.

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