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LA04 MBX

2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

103,712 mi
Last recorded103,712 miles
Recorded on25 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet48,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA04 MBX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2019 103,712 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 May 2019 103,712 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 103,355 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s n/s (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush o/s n/s (2.7.4)

n/s rear brake light lens slight detroited

rear screen temporary reapaired

Fail 19 Feb 2018 103,354 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s n/s (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush o/s n/s (2.7.4)

n/s rear brake light lens slight detroited

rear screen temporary reapaired

Pass 31 Jan 2017 79,580 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 71,828 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 66,269 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nsf tyre worn to 2mm on edges

Pass 24 Apr 2013 59,848 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 47,971 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 38,826 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 30,391 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 25,393 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 23,619 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet?

Based on 41,914 MOT tests across 2,495 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
3,241
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,495
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 1,262
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,250
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 770
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 746
Headlamp aim too low 706
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LA04 MBX is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 48,548 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,262 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LA04 MBX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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LA04 MBX is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 13 August 2004.

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