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WU53 EKJ

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

23,505 mi
Last recorded23,505 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU53 EKJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2024 23,505 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 22,918 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2023 22,918 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 21,095 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 21,089 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 18,633 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 18,584 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2017 18,570 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 18,525 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 18,428 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 18,240 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 5 Mar 2014 18,240 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 6 Mar 2013 17,917 miles

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 16 Mar 2012 17,412 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 16,664 miles

both front tyres perished and split on outer sidewall/tread

Pass 2 Mar 2010 15,582 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 14,667 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 13,821 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 12,868 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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WU53 EKJ is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 EKJ, 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 WU53 EKJ registered?

WU53 EKJ is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 23 February 2004.

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