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WA53 UAT

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,515 mi
Last recorded147,515 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 UAT
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2020 147,515 miles

Body & suspension components corroded.

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2020 147,517 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Body & suspension components corroded.

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 144,732 miles

All suspension components & rear sub frame corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2019 144,732 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

All suspension components & rear sub frame corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2018 141,734 miles

Suspension components are corroded.

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 139,712 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 138,174 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jan 2016 138,173 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Wheel bearing noisey

Pass 16 Jan 2015 136,590 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2014 135,354 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 134,335 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2012 131,734 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 128,519 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 128,519 miles

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)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

sump leaking

Pass 5 Feb 2010 118,592 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Feb 2010 118,592 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 109,408 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2008 102,773 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 102,773 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 82,887 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 82,887 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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WA53 UAT 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 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 WA53 UAT, 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 UAT is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 2 February 2004.

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