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LA04 MFJ

2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

72,211 mi
Last recorded72,211 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet48,984 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA04 MFJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2021 72,211 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 68,148 miles

Fuel cap sealing device deteriorating

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2018 64,799 miles

Both rear tyres deteriorating

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both front (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 20 May 2017 61,200 miles
Fail 20 May 2017 61,200 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 17 May 2016 58,861 miles

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

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

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

both front wipers smear slightly

Pass 19 May 2015 57,670 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wiper blades poor condition..

Pass 17 May 2014 55,677 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 55,654 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 52,707 miles

nearside rear inner wheel rim slightly out of shape

Pass 26 Jun 2012 48,099 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

fuel cap seal deteriorated but sill making a good seal

Pass 1 Jul 2011 41,864 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 41,864 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 35,328 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 29,186 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 29,154 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 21,831 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 21,831 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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 MFJ is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Blue with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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