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WU53 EJJ

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

93,657 mi
Last recorded93,657 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU53 EJJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 93,657 miles

Brake pedal reserve travel

Central Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured ALL 4 (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 91,986 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

marks on windscreen

Pass 15 Jan 2024 63,707 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear General corrosion underneath

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

Fail 15 Jan 2024 63,707 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear General corrosion underneath

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 58,696 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 56,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

SURFACE CORROSION UNDERSIDE

Pass 30 Apr 2018 30,555 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 29,263 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 27,631 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 23,392 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

corrosion on exhaust mounting

Fail 11 Mar 2015 23,392 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

corrosion on exhaust mounting

Pass 30 Jan 2014 22,043 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 21,189 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 21,188 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 18,680 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 16,494 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 14,720 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 13,007 miles

nearside front wheel slight buckle

Fail 16 Feb 2009 13,007 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

nearside front wheel slight buckle

Pass 19 Feb 2008 11,149 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 9,254 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
Full Smart (mcc) City Coupe reliability report

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WU53 EJJ is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 WU53 EJJ, 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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WU53 EJJ is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 15 January 2004.

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