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GN53 VEK

2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,442 mi
Last recorded68,442 miles
Recorded on10 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet48,548 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 VEK
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2016 68,442 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 66,647 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 66,647 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 64,607 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 62,260 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 62,260 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2012 59,604 miles

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

slight corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 3 May 2011 55,130 miles

Front and Rear brake disc corroded & pitted

o/s/f outside door handle missing but still in good working order

Pass 9 Nov 2009 48,491 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 43,208 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 43,208 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 38,330 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 33,720 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 33,720 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet?

Based on 41,914 MOT tests across 2,495 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
3,241
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,495
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 1,262
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,250
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 770
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 746
Headlamp aim too low 706
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GN53 VEK is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 48,548 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 Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,262 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GN53 VEK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 22 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GN53 VEK registered?

GN53 VEK is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 9 January 2004.

Is GN53 VEK safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN53 VEK shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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