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WA53 UER

2004 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

7,400 mi
Last recorded7,400 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto52,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 UER
MakeSmart
ModelCity Pure 61 Semi-auto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 7,400 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 64,691 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2016 64,691 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 57,686 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

o/s/front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 15 Jun 2015 57,675 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 55,938 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 51,751 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 48,955 miles

engine oil leaks

front discs corroded

front pads low

nail in osr tyre

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

both rear shocker bottom bushes unbonded

both rear suspention link arm bushes splitting

Fail 7 Aug 2012 48,955 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

both rear shocker bottom bushes unbonded

both rear suspention link arm bushes splitting

engine oil leaks

front discs corroded

front pads low

nail in osr tyre

Pass 23 Aug 2011 43,906 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 31,844 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 27,323 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 27,317 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 20,091 miles

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 UER is a 2004 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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