MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
69,584 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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both headlamps tainted
front discs showing corrosion/unable to see pads fully
slight play noted n/s/f lower ball joint
underbody shielding preventing visual inspection of certain underbody components
various steering/suspension components showing corrosion
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light on (7.1.6 (a))
both headlamps tainted
front discs showing corrosion/unable to see pads fully
slight play noted n/s/f lower ball joint
underbody shielding preventing visual inspection of certain underbody components
various steering/suspension components showing corrosion
F 145/65/15 R 195/50/15
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
under trays fitted
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
front 145/65r15 rear 195/50r15
nearside rear tyre close to wearbars
under body panels fitted
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracking on outer side wall cord showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
front 145/65r15 rear 195/50r15
nearside rear tyre close to wearbars
under body panels fitted
front 145/65r15 rear 195/50r15
under body panel fitted
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
front 145/65r15 rear 195/50r15
under body panel fitted
front 145/65r15 rear 195/50r15
under body panels fitted
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
wipers smearing windscreen
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
wipers smearing windscreen
Fuel cap seal starting to deteriorate
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Oil leak
Wipers smear
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Fuel cap seal starting to deteriorate
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Oil leak
Wipers smear
front tyres perishing
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
front tyres perishing
front and rear tyres perishing
n/s inner drive shaft seal leaking
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
n/s drive oil seal leaking
n/s drive oil seal leaking
How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Coupe?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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LA04 SPV is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Red with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 46,856 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) City Coupe fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 9,153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LA04 SPV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Smart (mcc) City Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 22 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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LA04 SPV is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 28 June 2004.
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