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WU04 WXM

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,685 mi
Last recorded94,685 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU04 WXM
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 94,685 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025 93,743 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 92,561 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2024 92,558 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 91,617 miles

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

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

reverse light not working

Fail 6 Jun 2023 91,611 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

reverse light not working

Pass 1 Jun 2022 90,325 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

reverse light not working

Pass 1 Jun 2021 89,173 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 87,791 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 85,889 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 83,250 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 80,822 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 48,867 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 47,344 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 45,846 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2013 44,212 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 39,975 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 32,890 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 26,951 miles

Rear tyres slightly perished on outer side walls

Fail 26 May 2009 24,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear tyres slightly perished on side walls

Pass 26 May 2009 24,777 miles

Rear tyres slightly perished on side walls

Fail 5 Jun 2008 20,801 miles

Driveshaft seals leaking

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 20,801 miles

Driveshaft seals leaking

Pass 7 Jun 2007 16,505 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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WU04 WXM is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WU04 WXM, 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 WU04 WXM registered?

WU04 WXM is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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