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WD04 URV

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2025
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

47,807 mi
Last recorded47,807 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD04 URV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2024 47,807 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2024 47,807 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 47,665 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 46,303 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 28 Apr 2016 46,168 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 46,168 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

gearbox/engine mount rubber burst

Pass 27 Feb 2015 43,908 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 43,908 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 38,146 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jan 2014 38,146 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 25 Jun 2012 28,238 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 28,238 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 21,929 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 19,874 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 19,874 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 18,581 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 18,552 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 16,924 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 14,823 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 14,823 miles

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d) DANGEROUS

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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WD04 URV is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WD04 URV, 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 WD04 URV registered?

WD04 URV is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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