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LA04 ZGD

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2023
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

56,272 mi
Last recorded56,272 miles
Recorded on16 May 2022
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 May 2022 56,272 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front drivers door can only be opened from inside by pulling on control cable

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel cap sealing ring cracking

Fail 16 May 2022 56,272 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel cap sealing ring cracking

Pass 29 Apr 2021 51,341 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel cap seal perishing

Fail 2 Apr 2021 51,338 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Fuel cap seal perishing

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlight slightly insecure

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 51,251 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 51,247 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 50,901 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 50,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 48,440 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 48,295 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 43,891 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 38,854 miles

Both front tyres cracking

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Feb 2014 38,851 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front tyres cracking

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Feb 2013 34,211 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front seatbelt twisted

offside front tyre perishing

wipers smearing screen

Fail 23 Feb 2013 34,211 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front seatbelt twisted

offside front tyre perishing

wipers smearing screen

Pass 30 Mar 2012 30,319 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s rear tyre cracked in treads

Fail 30 Mar 2012 30,319 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s rear tyre cracked in treads

Fail 28 Feb 2011 26,480 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 26,480 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 19,759 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 14,569 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 14,569 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 10,567 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 10,567 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside 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 ZGD is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 ZGD, 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 ZGD is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 2 August 2004.

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