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LF53 WJO

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,890 mi
Last recorded60,890 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF53 WJO
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2021 60,890 miles

Front pads might need replacing before next mot

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front flexy

under trays fitted

Fail 25 Nov 2021 60,890 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side wall split 175x55x15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front pads might need replacing before next mot

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front flexy

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2020 58,738 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 55,771 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 54,167 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 53,566 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2017 53,566 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 52,338 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 52,338 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 48,201 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 41,612 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 34,781 miles

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

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

o/s front tyre showing signs of perishing & splitting

Fail 2 Aug 2013 34,779 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

o/s front tyre showing signs of perishing & splitting

Pass 11 Mar 2013 34,470 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear Tyres deteriorated

chips in screen

Fail 11 Mar 2013 34,470 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear Tyres deteriorated

chips in screen

Pass 21 Mar 2012 30,668 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

sidewalls on all tyres splitting.advise they are replaced.

Fail 20 Mar 2012 30,668 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear All position lamps damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

sidewalls on all tyres splitting.advise they are replaced.

Pass 24 Feb 2011 26,545 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

fuel cap seal starting to perish

Fail 24 Feb 2011 26,545 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

fuel cap seal starting to perish

Pass 29 Mar 2010 23,688 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

under trays fitted

Fail 22 Mar 2010 23,566 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

under trays fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2009 20,772 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 16,125 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 12,705 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
Full Smart (mcc) City Coupe reliability report

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LF53 WJO is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 Coupe fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 9,153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LF53 WJO, 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 LF53 WJO registered?

LF53 WJO is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 3 February 2004.

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