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LA04 ZFG

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

15,204 mi
Last recorded15,204 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 15,204 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides of the car (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 15,073 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Jul 2025 15,073 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 14,895 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 14,787 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 14,647 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 14,647 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 14,422 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 14,259 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing strong advisory :sidewall has a plug repair (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel cap seal cracking

Fail 22 Jul 2020 14,259 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged slight leak (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing strong advisory :sidewall has a plug repair (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 24 Jul 2019 13,874 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 13,241 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 12,816 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 12,325 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 11,876 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 11,876 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 11,556 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 11,555 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 10,568 miles

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre slight cut outer side wall

nearside rear tyre kerb damage

offside rear tyre cut in outer side wall

Fail 12 Jul 2013 10,567 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre slight cut outer side wall

nearside rear tyre kerb damage

offside rear tyre cut in outer side wall

Pass 16 Jul 2012 9,858 miles

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

osr tyre - cut on the outer wall.

Fail 16 Jul 2012 9,858 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

osr tyre - cut on the outer wall.

Pass 8 Jul 2011 9,388 miles

offside rear tyre cut in outer sidewall

Fail 8 Jul 2011 9,388 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear tyre cut in outer sidewall

Pass 16 Jul 2010 8,263 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 6,914 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 5,454 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 5,454 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 3,997 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 3,997 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 ZFG is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 ZFG, 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 ZFG registered?

LA04 ZFG is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 23 July 2004.

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