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LB04 ZMY

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Blue Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,160 mi
Last recorded98,160 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB04 ZMY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2023 98,160 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Feb 2023 98,160 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 93,320 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 87,579 miles

Nearside front foglight not working

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

Water/condensation in o/s headlight

Fail 19 Jan 2021 87,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside front foglight not working

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

Water/condensation in o/s headlight

Pass 19 Jul 2019 79,898 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2019 79,896 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 75,622 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 75,622 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 72,134 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 72,134 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 69,299 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 65,198 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 65,198 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 4 Jun 2014 61,957 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

offside front brake disc is corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2014 61,957 miles

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

offside front brake disc is corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2013 57,852 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 52,477 miles

both front brake discs are starting to corrode heavily

Fail 6 Jun 2012 52,477 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

both front brake discs are starting to corrode heavily

Pass 9 Jun 2011 45,382 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 42,783 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 41,374 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 39,229 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 36,869 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 ZMY is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Blue with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZMY, 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 ZMY is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 9 June 2004.

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