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LA04 ZHD

2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

32,462 mi
Last recorded32,462 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet48,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA04 ZHD
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 32,462 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2026 32,451 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 31,770 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Apr 2021 31,258 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2021 31,242 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 30,782 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2019 30,782 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 30,304 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 28,922 miles

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Fail 6 Jul 2017 28,922 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Pass 29 Jun 2016 27,626 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 26,798 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2014 25,366 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2013 23,914 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2012 22,685 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jun 2011 21,036 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 19,609 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 18,241 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 15,591 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 12,032 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Cabriolet?

Based on 38,203 MOT tests across 2,410 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
3,323
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,410
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 1,073
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,072
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 667
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 650
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 640
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LA04 ZHD is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 48,984 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,073 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LA04 ZHD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was LA04 ZHD registered?

LA04 ZHD is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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