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LA04 STZ

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

37,857 mi
Last recorded37,857 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 37,857 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 36,695 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 35,385 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 34,378 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 32,732 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 32,138 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 31,696 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 30,460 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 30,459 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 28,898 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 26,985 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 26,171 miles

all 4 tyres starting to deteriorate with age

all 6 indicator bulbs starting to fade

Pass 6 Feb 2015 24,628 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 23,402 miles

Both front tyres outer faces deteriated and cracked

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 21,895 miles

Both front tyres deteriated, perished and cracked on side walls

Both rear tyres deteriated, cracked and perished on side walls

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 19,030 miles

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

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

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

Rear tyres perishing.

Pass 10 Feb 2011 17,025 miles

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

front tyres perished

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

rear subframe surface corrosion

Pass 5 Feb 2010 15,690 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 13,474 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 9,905 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 STZ is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 STZ, 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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What year was LA04 STZ registered?

LA04 STZ is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 20 August 2004.

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