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WA53 UFN

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

71,096 mi
Last recorded71,096 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2018 71,096 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 60,526 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 60,526 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 47,385 miles

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

sump rusted through and leaking

Pass 22 Jan 2015 39,691 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

slight corrosion to front brake discs

Fail 21 Jan 2015 39,690 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

slight corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 28 Jan 2014 37,638 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

slight corrosion to front brake discs

Fail 28 Jan 2014 37,637 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

slight corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 21 Jan 2013 35,940 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2012 34,166 miles

plastis sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2011 31,469 miles

both rear tyres sidewalls perishing

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 14 Jan 2011 31,459 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both rear tyres sidewalls perishing

nearside rear tyre under-inflated

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2010 27,629 miles

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

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

both rear tyres sidewalls cracking

fuel cap sealing ring starting to crack

slight play in offside front top strut mount

Fail 29 Jan 2010 27,629 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres sidewalls cracking

fuel cap sealing ring starting to crack

slight play in offside front top strut mount

Pass 29 Jan 2009 24,705 miles

front tyres cracking

Pass 25 Jan 2007 16,117 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 UFN is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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