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WA53 UEC

2004 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

79,384 mi
Last recorded79,384 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto52,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 UEC
MakeSmart
ModelCity Pure 61 Semi-auto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 79,384 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2025 79,384 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 78,577 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

long foot brake travel

Pass 13 Jul 2023 77,931 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2023 77,931 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 77,173 miles

hand brake hard to pull

Pass 6 Jul 2021 76,080 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 76,075 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 75,207 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 74,177 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 74,177 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 72,885 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front play in top strut mount

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front play in top strut mount

Pass 19 Jul 2017 71,485 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 71,419 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 69,306 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level brake light (1.2.1b)

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

slight play in front wheel bearings

Fail 2 Jul 2016 69,306 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level brake light (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 7 Jul 2015 68,934 miles

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

Offside 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)

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

nearside rear tyre has cuts but not deep enough to reach cords

Fail 7 Jul 2015 68,934 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside 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)

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

nearside rear tyre has cuts but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 6 May 2014 65,408 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 65,372 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 59,903 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012

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

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

fuel cap seal splitting

offside wiper blade split

oil level low

Pass 2 Feb 2011 48,735 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 48,735 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 43,265 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 36,502 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 31,581 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 28,867 miles

Front discs very slight wear

O/S/F shock absorber very slight movement

How Reliable is the Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto?

Based on 4,040 MOT tests across 270 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
3,857
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
270
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 133
Stop lamp not working 117
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 101
Headlamp aim too low 98
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 90
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WA53 UEC is a 2004 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 2004 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 52,385 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 City Pure 61 Semi-auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 133 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WA53 UEC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WA53 UEC is a 2004 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto, first registered on 9 February 2004.

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