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LB04 FTU

2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

29,302 mi
Last recorded29,302 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet48,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB04 FTU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 29,302 miles
Fail 27 May 2025 29,297 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 28,583 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 28,583 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 28,559 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 27,938 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 27,779 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2021 27,779 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 27,713 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS & OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 27,407 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2019 27,407 miles

Headlamp aim too high BOTH FRONTS (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 27,115 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 27,115 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 3 Mar 2018 27,092 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2018 27,086 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective Air bags light on (5.4.1)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2017 26,598 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre Tyre got nail ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 11 Mar 2017 26,598 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre Tyre got nail ()

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 25,822 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Feb 2015 24,694 miles

both front tyres perished,no cords exposed.

Pass 23 Jan 2014 23,584 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 23,584 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 22,053 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 22,053 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 18,139 miles

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

fuel cap seal in poor condition

n/s/f tyre wall in poor condition

o/s/r tyre tred blocks cracking

Fail 8 Dec 2011 18,105 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

fuel cap seal in poor condition

n/s/f tyre wall in poor condition

n/s/r side lamp lower bulb inop

o/s/r tyre tred blocks cracking

Pass 25 Jan 2011 14,339 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 14,339 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 10,378 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 7,655 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 5,871 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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LB04 FTU is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LB04 FTU, 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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LB04 FTU is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 9 August 2004.

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