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LA04 LZM

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

77,444 mi
Last recorded77,444 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA04 LZM
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 77,444 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 72,574 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2025 72,574 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 69,476 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

front and rear suspension component corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2024 69,476 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lenses misted (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

front and rear suspension component corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2021 69,443 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 69,417 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 69,168 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive coming from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays

Fail 20 Jan 2020 69,166 miles

Central Rear Oil leaking excessively from engine from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays

Pass 16 Jan 2019 68,545 miles

Fuel filler cap seal slightly perished

Fail 16 Jan 2019 68,545 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel filler cap seal slightly perished

Pass 9 Feb 2017 67,592 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 67,216 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 66,765 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 66,765 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 62,963 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 57,137 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 51,287 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 44,256 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 38,206 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 31,763 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 28,031 miles

front wiper blades smear

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 LZM is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LA04 LZM, 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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LA04 LZM is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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