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WA53 UEV

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

136,811 mi
Last recorded136,811 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 136,811 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Jan 2026 136,811 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 119,797 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 101,147 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 93,361 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 88,845 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2017 38,371 miles

all tyres worn and cracking

Fail 11 Feb 2017 38,371 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all tyres worn and cracking

Pass 28 Sep 2015 37,456 miles

Offside Rear wall cracking

Rear wall cracking

Pass 23 Sep 2014 35,756 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 35,612 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 30,420 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 26,063 miles

fuel cap seal perished

near side rear tyre perished

Fail 9 Feb 2010 23,588 miles

Both front tyres wearing heavily on inside edges.

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 23,588 miles

Both front tyres wearing heavily on inside edges.

Fail 7 Feb 2009 20,947 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Feb 2009 20,947 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 15,437 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 11,715 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 UEV 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 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UEV, 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 UEV registered?

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

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