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WA53 UFU

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

52,397 mi
Last recorded52,397 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 52,397 miles

Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s front top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 51,172 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 49,892 miles

Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Under trays Fitted

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 49,464 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 48,692 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 47,675 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 46,329 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 45,116 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 43,894 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 43,728 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush DETEARATED (2.7.4)

Offside Front SLIGHT PLAY WHEEL BEARING

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush DEAETERTED (2.7.4)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Dec 2015 43,472 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 43,229 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 42,706 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 42,342 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 41,542 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 41,540 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 40,814 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 39,952 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 38,409 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 33,485 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 33,485 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 25,208 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
Full Smart (mcc) City Coupe reliability report

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WA53 UFU 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 90.9%.

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

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