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LB04 BPU

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2023
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

72,229 mi
Last recorded72,229 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB04 BPU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2022 72,229 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides x 2 (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides x 2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel slightly loose wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 72,229 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides x 2 (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides x 2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Body panel slightly loose wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Nov 2022 71,774 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached top mount play (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury bumper damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both sides (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Body component slightly loose wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 69,443 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 67,078 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front/Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 67,078 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front/Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 64,073 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2019 64,073 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 61,460 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 60,017 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 60,014 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 28 Nov 2017 60,002 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 58,760 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 58,760 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 56,326 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 56,326 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 52,788 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Nov 2014 52,788 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2013 47,307 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 47,307 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 41,229 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 35,120 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 35,118 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 28,206 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2009 13,144 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 13,144 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 3,904 miles

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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LB04 BPU is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 LB04 BPU, 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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LB04 BPU is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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