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WU53 ELW

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

54,692 mi
Last recorded54,692 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2019 54,692 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2019 54,692 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2018 52,950 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 51,466 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 47,689 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 45,973 miles

Both rear tyres worn on edges and starting to perish.

Fuel filler cap seal cracking.

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Mar 2014 45,972 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Both rear tyres worn on edges and starting to perish.

Fuel filler cap seal cracking.

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2013 45,830 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 43,805 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 39,887 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 36,008 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008
Pass 15 Dec 2007 27,547 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 21,619 miles

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

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 ELW is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ELW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WU53 ELW registered?

WU53 ELW is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 26 January 2004.

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