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WA53 UFL

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

63,340 mi
Last recorded63,340 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2021 63,340 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 62,484 miles

Nearside rear tyre slightly cracked in tread & side walls.

Offside rear tyre slightly cracked in tread area.

Vehicle fitted with under trays partially obscuring inspection of some components.

Fail 20 Feb 2020 62,455 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside rear tyre slightly cracked in tread & side walls.

Offside rear tyre slightly cracked in tread area.

Vehicle fitted with under trays partially obscuring inspection of some components.

Pass 27 Feb 2019 61,372 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 22 Feb 2019 61,372 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 11 Jan 2019 61,314 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 61,199 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear tyre pressure low

under body not fully inspected due to full under trays fitted

Fail 22 Jan 2018 61,199 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear tyre pressure low

under body not fully inspected due to full under trays fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2017 61,142 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 61,142 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 61,078 miles

o/s/r tyre wall cracking

Fail 12 Jan 2016 61,078 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

o/s/r tyre wall cracking

Pass 26 Nov 2014 60,520 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres cracked advise replacement

Pass 7 Jan 2014 59,653 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 59,027 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 57,883 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 54,153 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 48,125 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 41,427 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 33,972 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 67,571 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 67,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 UFL is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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