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LB04 BLX

2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,793 mi
Last recorded66,793 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet48,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB04 BLX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 66,793 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 64,107 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 64,025 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 59,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 55,229 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 53,472 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 53,085 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 44,473 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 44,170 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2018 29,028 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 28,505 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 9 Mar 2017 23,734 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 7 Mar 2016 17,348 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 17,348 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 14,922 miles

both front and rear tyres are starting to crack on the tread

Pass 20 Mar 2014 14,867 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 14,852 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 14,852 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 14,781 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 14,691 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 12,507 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 10,586 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 10,586 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 7,546 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 4,735 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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LB04 BLX is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LB04 BLX, 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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LB04 BLX is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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