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LB04 XWL

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

79,419 mi
Last recorded79,419 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2024 79,419 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 29 Oct 2024 79,419 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 0.70%)(0.20% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits 0.68%)(0.30% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 253ppm)(200ppm (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 76,448 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 14 Nov 2023 76,448 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Offside/Nearside front (4.1.2 (c))

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Feb 2023 74,019 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 45,124 miles
Fail 12 May 2022 45,091 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 145/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 43,891 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 43,886 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Engine smoking

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2018 38,867 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 37,836 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2017 37,836 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2016 34,223 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 33,346 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 31,726 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 30,362 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 28,709 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 28,709 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 26,806 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 23,967 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 22,448 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 22,443 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 17,580 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 12,309 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 XWL is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 XWL, 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 XWL is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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