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LA04 ZGZ

2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

46,762 mi
Last recorded46,762 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet48,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA04 ZGZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 46,762 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 43,163 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All visible pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished & cracked close to excess nearly reaching cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2023 43,163 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All visible pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished & cracked close to excess nearly reaching cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 39,084 miles

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

Fuel filler seal perished close to excess

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Side wall damaged and perished close to excess (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Close to excess DOM 2015 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Deteriorated to a Dangerous condition and structural integrity questionable. DOM 2013 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Close to excess (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2023 39,084 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fuel filler seal perished close to excess

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Side wall damaged and perished close to excess (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Close to excess DOM 2015 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Deteriorated to a Dangerous condition and structural integrity questionable. DOM 2013 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Close to excess (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 34,559 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Dec 2021 34,559 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 32,228 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2021 32,228 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 30,051 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 29,609 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 27,552 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 27,552 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 26,928 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 26,928 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 25,136 miles

both front tyres cracking

Pass 16 Jul 2015 23,489 miles

Front brake pads look low

Water pump leaking

Pass 17 Jul 2014 22,013 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 20,587 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 19,162 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 18,134 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 16,263 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 14,640 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 12,935 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 12,935 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 11,045 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet?

Based on 41,914 MOT tests across 2,495 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
3,241
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,495
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 1,262
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,250
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 770
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 746
Headlamp aim too low 706
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LA04 ZGZ is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 48,548 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,262 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LA04 ZGZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 22 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LA04 ZGZ is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 20 July 2004.

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