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WA53 UFT

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

55,976 mi
Last recorded55,976 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2022 55,976 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 55,976 miles

Boot lid component damaged and likely to cause injury STRUTS (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH (4.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure droplink (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 54,037 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2021 54,037 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Fail 12 Nov 2021 54,033 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 52,580 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 50,665 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 49,836 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 48,638 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both, 145/65 15 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Wipers smearing slightly

Pass 18 Feb 2016 47,050 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL (3.6.B.2c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both, 145/65 15 ~3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Feb 2016 47,050 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL (3.6.B.2c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both, 145/65 15 ~3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Feb 2015 46,053 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 46,053 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 42,014 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Feb 2014 42,014 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2013 38,871 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 32,767 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 26,534 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 19,460 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 16,064 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 12,873 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 9,883 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 UFT 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 72.7%.

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 UFT, 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 UFT registered?

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

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