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LA04 GFV

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

96,899 mi
Last recorded96,899 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA04 GFV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 96,899 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2025 92,476 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2025 92,471 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Side repeater incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 89,352 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 85,630 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 80,800 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 77,929 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 75,420 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 68,616 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 61,630 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 53,699 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 52,215 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 47,764 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 43,778 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 38,989 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 34,801 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2011 30,403 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 30,403 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 26,600 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 23,992 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 19,397 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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LA04 GFV 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 90.5%.

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 LA04 GFV, 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 LA04 GFV registered?

LA04 GFV is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 30 June 2004.

Is LA04 GFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA04 GFV shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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