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LA04 MBF

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

97,572 mi
Last recorded97,572 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 97,572 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 96,909 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 96,898 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 94,748 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 91,902 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 88,542 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 82,542 miles

Emissions NOx sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 87,428 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 86,938 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 86,485 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 84,890 miles

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

slight damage to nearside body structure and outer sill

Pass 3 Mar 2016 80,603 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 80,602 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 74,983 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 74,983 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 67,594 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 67,594 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 61,329 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 61,328 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 55,087 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 55,087 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 49,066 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 43,044 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 43,038 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 36,209 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2009 36,209 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 16,577 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 MBF is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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