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YJ53 GHV

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

74,888 mi
Last recorded74,888 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 GHV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2019 74,888 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 71,812 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 67,193 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 61,112 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 61,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 54,601 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 53,313 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 48,991 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 45,752 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 44,009 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 39,810 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 39,801 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2009 39,644 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 36,627 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 27,137 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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YJ53 GHV is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YJ53 GHV, 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 YJ53 GHV registered?

YJ53 GHV is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 6 February 2004.

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The MOT history for YJ53 GHV shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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