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WA53 UEE

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

75,455 mi
Last recorded75,455 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 75,455 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023

Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

h lights just in pattern

slight play strut tops

Fail 27 Apr 2023

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

h lights just in pattern

slight play strut tops

Pass 19 Apr 2022 60,822 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Fail 31 Mar 2022 60,801 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side locked on (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 7 Sep 2018 76,500 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 71,134 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 71,134 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 56,603 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 8,881 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 48,881 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 10 Jul 2012 42,199 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 42,199 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 36,354 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 32,308 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 32,308 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear wiper rubber missing

Pass 25 Apr 2009 28,303 miles

front pads low

Pass 24 Apr 2008 23,063 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 17,714 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 UEE is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 UEE, 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 UEE is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 10 February 2004.

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