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WA53 RVK

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Red Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

92,825 mi
Last recorded92,825 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 RVK
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 92,825 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 91,960 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2024 91,960 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 89,391 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 85,614 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 85,614 miles

Central Emissions not tested Emissions to high (8.2.1.2 (d))

Central Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 83,343 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 83,341 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 7 Jul 2021 83,325 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear shock absorber corroded

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear shock absorber corrdoded

Rear axle corroded

Pass 21 May 2020 56,656 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 54,827 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 53,280 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test VIEWS ()

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY LOW 2MM (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

under trays views

Fail 15 Nov 2017 53,250 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test VIEWS ()

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY LOW 2MM (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

under trays views

Pass 4 Aug 2016 49,427 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

coolant leaking engine

covers fitted under vehicle

Fail 29 Jul 2016 49,288 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

coolant leaking engine

covers fitted under vehicle

front brake % locking at low values

o/s headlight aim not tested

o/s washer poor

Pass 10 Jul 2015 46,852 miles

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

Rear bumper insecure

damage to front bumper

Pass 7 Jul 2014 43,727 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jun 2013 41,581 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 39,530 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2012 39,380 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 34,798 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 34,798 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 29,611 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 23,481 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 17,407 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 12,892 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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WA53 RVK is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Red with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WA53 RVK, 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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WA53 RVK is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 15 January 2004.

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