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WG54 GUK

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,489 mi
Last recorded37,489 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG54 GUK
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 37,489 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2025 37,485 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 36,994 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine oil leak but not excessive

Pass 23 Oct 2023 35,755 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

engine oil leak but not exclusive

Pass 27 Oct 2022 34,262 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 32,306 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 30,997 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 29,748 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 29,748 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 27,592 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 29 Oct 2018 27,592 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 25,757 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 25,755 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 24,309 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2016 24,308 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 23,311 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 23,311 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 22,147 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 19,874 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 16,266 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 14,114 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 12,852 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 10,938 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 8,699 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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WG54 GUK is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WG54 GUK, 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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WG54 GUK is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 21 December 2004.

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