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WU04 WYZ

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,113 mi
Last recorded99,113 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU04 WYZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 99,113 miles

Offside Front slight play

Pass 19 Aug 2024 96,417 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 95,061 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 95,061 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 93,081 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 91,849 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 89,408 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 87,735 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 87,733 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 87,036 miles

Front suspension is low

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 14 Aug 2018 87,032 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Front suspension is low

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 85,882 miles

Front suspension is low

Pass 25 Jul 2016 83,474 miles

Both front brake flexys are perished and cracked

Both rear wheels are Buckeled

Fail 20 Jul 2016 83,474 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

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 main beam (1.7.5a)

Both front brake flexys are perished and cracked

Both rear wheels are Buckeled

Engine has major oil leak

n/s/f tyre is cracked and very perished

o/s/f tyre is cracked and perished

o/s/r tyre is cracked and perished and low on outer edge

Fail 15 Jul 2015 82,208 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 82,208 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 80,608 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel cap sealing ring slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Jul 2013 79,253 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 79,227 miles

Light bind at nearside front wheel

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Slight moisture in offside headlamp

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2013 79,227 miles

Light bind at nearside front wheel

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Slight moisture in offside headlamp

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2012 77,754 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jan 2012 77,754 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2011 73,749 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

advise front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 26 Jan 2010 70,899 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

slight bind n/s/f brake

Fail 25 Jan 2010 70,899 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

no reverse gear

slight bind n/s/f brake

Pass 6 Mar 2009 65,686 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 59,993 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 59,961 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 WYZ is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WU04 WYZ, 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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WU04 WYZ is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 16 June 2004.

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