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LA04 SPV

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Red Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,584 mi
Last recorded69,584 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA04 SPV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2021 69,584 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2021 69,580 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 59,405 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 57,628 miles

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))

Pass 17 May 2019 50,753 miles

front 145/65r15 rear 195/50r15

nearside rear tyre close to wearbars

under body panels fitted

Fail 17 May 2019 50,753 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2018 43,209 miles

front 145/65r15 rear 195/50r15

under body panel fitted

Fail 18 May 2018 43,209 miles

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

front 145/65r15 rear 195/50r15

under body panel fitted

Pass 12 May 2017 35,742 miles

front 145/65r15 rear 195/50r15

under body panels fitted

Pass 21 May 2016 29,827 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 29,787 miles

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)

Fail 1 Jun 2015 29,787 miles

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)

Fail 25 Jun 2014 29,062 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 29,062 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 27,144 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2013 27,144 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 25,474 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 23,632 miles

front tyres perishing

Fail 23 Jun 2011 23,632 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 21,986 miles

front and rear tyres perishing

n/s inner drive shaft seal leaking

Fail 11 Jun 2009 20,291 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s drive oil seal leaking

Pass 11 Jun 2009 20,291 miles

n/s drive oil seal leaking

Pass 24 Jun 2008 17,426 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 13,702 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Coupe?

Based on 282,294 MOT tests across 17,380 vehicles.

71.5%
Pass Rate
3,273
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
17,380
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 9,153
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,215
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,697
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,268
Headlamp aim too low 5,252
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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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