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LA04 MGV

2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

57,085 mi
Last recorded57,085 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet48,984 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2016 57,085 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens cracked (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 8 Dec 2016 57,085 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens cracked (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 1 Jun 2015 50,387 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jun 2015 50,387 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 May 2014 48,657 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 39,533 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 31,349 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2012 31,343 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 25,211 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 25,210 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 24,157 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 17,082 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 17,082 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fail 20 Jun 2007 11,286 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside steering rack gator close to coolant hose

Unable to accurately assess steering rack/column and brake master cylinder/servo due to restricted access caused by encapsulation panelling

Pass 20 Jun 2007 11,286 miles

Offside steering rack gator close to coolant hose

Unable to accurately assess steering rack/column and brake master cylinder/servo due to restricted access caused by encapsulation panelling

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 MGV is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Blue with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MGV, 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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What year was LA04 MGV registered?

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

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