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WA53 UEM

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Blue Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

74,933 mi
Last recorded74,933 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2013
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 UEM
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2013 74,933 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Jan 2012 68,611 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

offside front brake disc scored

Pass 31 Jan 2012 68,611 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

offside front brake disc scored

Pass 31 Jan 2011 61,778 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear inner wheel rim damaeged

Fail 31 Jan 2011 61,778 miles

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

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 53,527 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 41,982 miles

Front tyres deteriorated

Windscreen scratched (internally).

Pass 5 Feb 2008 29,946 miles

both wing reapter lamps have slight condensation

Fail 5 Feb 2008 29,946 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front wipers are slightly smirey

both wing reapter lamps have slight condensation

Pass 6 Feb 2007 18,032 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 UEM is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Blue with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UEM, 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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What year was WA53 UEM registered?

WA53 UEM is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 9 February 2004.

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