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LB04 ZMU

2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

111,345 mi
Last recorded111,345 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet48,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 111,345 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 108,674 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 105,993 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 3 Jan 2023 105,993 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 104,018 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

both front anti roll bar drop links dust covers are in a poor condition

both front strut top bushes are worn

Fail 4 Jan 2022 104,016 miles

Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb loose (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

both front strut top bushes are worn

Pass 4 Jan 2021 102,289 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 102,289 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 24 Dec 2020 102,289 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 101,553 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 101,553 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2018 97,878 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 902,684 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 902,684 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 88,089 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2016 88,089 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower swivel (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 May 2015 83,266 miles

rear tyre tred depths getting low

Fail 15 May 2015 83,266 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

rear tyre tred depths getting low

Pass 28 May 2014 78,655 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 72,972 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 68,265 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Jun 2012 68,265 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2011 63,435 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 56,383 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 56,381 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 48,388 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 41,183 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 31,157 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 ZMU is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,262 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LB04 ZMU, 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 ZMU is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 4 June 2004.

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