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WU53 EGZ

2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

62,490 mi
Last recorded62,490 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet48,984 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU53 EGZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2019 62,490 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 57,038 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 47,703 miles

Nearside rear tyre has small cracks to inner sidewall,advise to change.

Pass 25 Apr 2016 45,089 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2016 45,089 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 43,303 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2015 43,295 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2014 41,209 miles

Fuel cap seal perishing

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 39,131 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front tyres getting low (145/65/15 72T)

Pass 15 May 2012 37,433 miles

both front wiper blades smearing slightly.

fuel cap seal deteriorating

os/r tyre has cuts on the inner sidewall

Fail 14 May 2012 37,432 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front wiper blades smearing slightly.

fuel cap seal deteriorating

os/r tyre has cuts on the inner sidewall

Pass 17 Mar 2011 34,919 miles

foot brake has slight excessive travel

front brake discs slightly worn.

fuel cap seal starting to crack and deteriorate.

ns/r and os/r shock absorber lower bushes deteriorating.

oil leak from ns/r driveshaft oil seal.

small cut in os/r tyre inner sidewall.

unable to fully inspect ns/f seatbelt as child seat fitted.

Fail 9 Mar 2011 34,910 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front brake discs slightly worn.

fuel cap seal starting to crack and deteriorate.

ns/r and os/r shock absorber lower bushes deteriorating.

oil leak from ns/r driveshaft oil seal.

small cut in os/r tyre inner sidewall.

unable to fully inspect ns/f seatbelt as child seat fitted.

Pass 25 Feb 2010 31,269 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear diff damp with fluid posible nsr drive shaft seal

Fail 19 Feb 2010 31,173 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear diff damp with fluid posible nsr drive shaft seal

Pass 14 Feb 2009 26,890 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 23,604 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 18,886 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Cabriolet?

Based on 38,203 MOT tests across 2,410 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
3,323
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,410
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 1,073
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,072
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 667
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 650
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 640
Full Smart (mcc) Cabriolet reliability report

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WU53 EGZ is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 48,984 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) Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,073 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WU53 EGZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 22 years old, this Smart (mcc) Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WU53 EGZ is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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