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LA04 STX

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

66,154 mi
Last recorded66,154 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA04 STX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2019 66,154 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 63,899 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 62,115 miles

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

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

Oil leak

sump pan very corroded

Fail 19 May 2014 62,114 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Oil leak

sump pan very corroded

Pass 21 May 2013 58,709 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 49,455 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 42,331 miles

exhaust manifold cracked

exhaust silencer cracked

Fail 25 May 2011 42,330 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

brake discs corroding

exhaust manifold cracked

exhaust silencer cracked

Pass 17 Jun 2010 35,471 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 28,505 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 18,583 miles

Nearside front tyre started to perish

Nearside rear tyre started to perish

Offside front tyre started to perish

Offside rear tyre started to perish

Pass 21 Jul 2007 12,003 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 STX is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 STX, 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 STX is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 26 July 2004.

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