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MF54 WCR

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

52,021 mi
Last recorded52,021 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF54 WCR
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2019 52,021 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2018 51,981 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner and outer side walls cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

the engine sump is corroded and is leaking oil

Fail 4 Oct 2018 51,981 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner and outer side walls cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

the engine sump is corroded and is leaking oil

Pass 3 Oct 2017 51,627 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Oct 2016 51,117 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 51,117 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 50,392 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2014 49,825 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 49,825 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 49,402 miles

plastic outer sill covers fitted

vehicle underbody panels fitted

Fail 25 Sep 2013 49,402 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

plastic outer sill covers fitted

vehicle underbody panels fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2012 48,583 miles

plastic outter sill covers fitted

vehicle underbody panels fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2011 47,895 miles

Plastic undertrays fitted at time of test

Fail 26 Sep 2011 47,888 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Plastic undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 21 Sep 2010 43,546 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 43,546 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

airbag light on

front brake discs worn and scored

Pass 3 Aug 2009 40,850 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 40,850 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 33,662 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/f tyre tread low [2mm] and worn on edges

o/s/f tyre tread low [2mm] and worn on inner edge

unable to fully inspect steering rack and brake pipes due to floor panels

Fail 25 Jul 2008 33,662 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/f tyre tread low [2mm] and worn on edges

o/s/f tyre tread low [2mm] and worn on inner edge

unable to fully inspect steering rack and brake pipes due to floor panels

Pass 24 Aug 2007 24,597 miles

peice of metal in o/s rear tyre

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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MF54 WCR is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 MF54 WCR, 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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MF54 WCR is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 21 September 2004.

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