MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,175 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated may require to attention (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated may require to attention (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front wheel hub corroded
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front wheel hub corroded
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear road wheel difficult to turn by hand
underbody covers fitted to vehicle
underbody showing signs of corrosion
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front front breaks imbalced
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
offside front tyre perrished
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
offside front tyre heavily perrished (175/55r15)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
offside front tyre heavily perrished (175/55r15)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
slight cracking of n/s front tyre side walls
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Coupe?
Based on 282,294 MOT tests across 17,380 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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WA53 UAO is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.
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 UAO, 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 UAO is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 2 February 2004.
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