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WU53 ENF

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

98,893 mi
Last recorded98,893 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU53 ENF
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2023 98,893 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 95,861 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 92,119 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 91,192 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 90,218 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

engine oil leak

undertray insecure

Pass 12 Apr 2017 88,667 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coolant hose rubbing on steering rack

Pass 22 Feb 2016 85,724 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2015 83,485 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 80,653 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)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2013 76,666 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2013 76,665 miles

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 71,841 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2012 71,841 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 65,195 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 59,020 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 58,946 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 17 Dec 2009 49,181 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

wipers smear

Pass 17 Dec 2009 49,181 miles

wipers smear

Pass 23 Dec 2008 50,701 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 38,973 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 38,973 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 41,393 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 33,295 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 ENF is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 ENF, 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 ENF registered?

WU53 ENF is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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