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LA04 MDY

2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,976 mi
Last recorded68,976 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet48,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA04 MDY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2022 68,976 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2021 67,144 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Rigid Brake Pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 62,743 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2020 62,732 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 55,910 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 55,910 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 50,382 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 42,869 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2016 38,384 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1755515 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 34,135 miles

o/s/r and front tyres worn close to the legal limits

Fail 5 Oct 2015 34,135 miles

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

o/s/r and front tyres worn close to the legal limits

Fail 9 Aug 2014 25,917 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2014 25,917 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)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 21,407 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 18,877 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 16,185 miles

brake discs rusty

wiper blades worn and hard rubber

Pass 1 Sep 2010 11,017 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 10,727 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 7,004 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 5,758 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 MDY is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 MDY, 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 MDY is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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