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LA04 LZX

2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

66,007 mi
Last recorded66,007 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2013
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet48,984 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA04 LZX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2013 66,007 miles

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

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

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

drivers seat belt twisted

Fail 28 May 2013 65,930 miles

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

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

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

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

drivers seat belt twisted

Pass 4 Jul 2012 63,859 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2012 63,859 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 61,121 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 52,607 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 52,607 miles

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 44,477 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 35,323 miles

reverse lamp shows red when operated

slight movement at steering wheel

Fail 30 Jul 2008 35,323 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

reverse lamp shows red when operated

right rear lamp unit slightly loose

slight movement at steering wheel

Pass 12 Dec 2007 29,611 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 29,611 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

front brake pads getting low

under sheilds prevent complete inspection

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Cabriolet?

Based on 38,203 MOT tests across 2,410 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
3,323
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,410
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 1,073
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,072
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 667
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 650
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 640
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LA04 LZX is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 48,984 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,073 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LA04 LZX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 22 years old, this Smart (mcc) Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LA04 LZX registered?

LA04 LZX is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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