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WU53 EKA

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

62,927 mi
Last recorded62,927 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU53 EKA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2013 62,927 miles

nearside front tyre detiorated

Fail 26 Jul 2013 62,927 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside front tyre detiorated

offside rear tyre detiorated

Pass 28 Jun 2012 43,100 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 35,223 miles

n/s/f n/s/r/ and o/s/r tyres cracking

Fail 25 Jul 2011 35,221 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f n/s/r/ and o/s/r tyres cracking

Fail 1 Jul 2010 32,545 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 32,545 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 27,508 miles

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

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

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

rear number plate starting to seperate

slight play in o/s and n/s steering arms

Pass 19 Jul 2008 22,909 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)

Pass 25 Nov 2006 16,320 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 EKA is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 47,556 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 WU53 EKA, 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 23 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 WU53 EKA registered?

WU53 EKA is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is WU53 EKA safe to buy?

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