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LA04 MDJ

2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,763 mi
Last recorded46,763 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet48,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA04 MDJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2016 46,763 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 41,615 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 38,084 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 35,772 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 35,772 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 30,549 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 24,647 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 24,647 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 19,106 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 14,918 miles

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

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 MDJ is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MDJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LA04 MDJ registered?

LA04 MDJ is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 2 July 2004.

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