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LC04 XBR

2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

69,562 mi
Last recorded69,562 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet48,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC04 XBR
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 69,562 miles

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

o/s/f and n/s/f flexi brake hoses perishing

play in engine mounts

slight play n/s/f anti roll bar link

Fail 12 Jun 2025 69,562 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

o/s/f and n/s/f flexi brake hoses perishing

play in engine mounts

slight play n/s/f anti roll bar link

Pass 4 Jun 2024 68,014 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively near limit (1.2.1 (e))

front brake discs poor condition

o/s/f and n/s/f brake flexi pipes perishing

play in engine mounts near limit

slight play n/s/f anti roll bar link

slight play o/s/f bottom pivot

Fail 20 May 2024 68,013 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively near limit (1.2.1 (e))

front brake discs poor condition

o/s/f and n/s/f brake flexi pipes perishing

play in engine mounts near limit

slight play n/s/f anti roll bar link

slight play o/s/f bottom pivot

Pass 24 May 2023 65,954 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2022 62,818 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 May 2022 62,818 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 60,525 miles

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

n/s/f shock absorber damp

o/s/f and n/s/f brake hose perishing

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

slight play front anti roll bar links

Fail 28 Apr 2021 60,525 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

slight play front anti roll bar links

n/s/f shock absorber damp

o/s/f and n/s/f brake hose perishing

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

Pass 13 May 2020 59,412 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective misted externally slightly (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess parking brake outer cable is significantly corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing slightly (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective misted externally slightly (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 May 2020 59,412 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front inner bush has excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective misted externally slightly (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess parking brake outer cable is significantly corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing slightly (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective misted externally slightly (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2019 56,901 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2018 53,637 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight play in front anti roll bar links

Fail 17 May 2018 53,637 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight play in front anti roll bar links

Pass 5 May 2017 49,908 miles

both front tyres scuffed on outer edges

slight play in both front anti roll bar links

slight play in o/s/f bottom pivot

Fail 4 May 2017 49,908 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres scuffed on outer edges

slight play in both front anti roll bar links

slight play in o/s/f bottom pivot

Pass 15 Apr 2016 45,526 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 45,525 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 45,086 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 41,695 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 36,878 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 34,231 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 30,052 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 30,052 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 25,874 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 25,874 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2009 18,031 miles

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall slight cuts

Pass 24 May 2008 11,067 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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LC04 XBR is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LC04 XBR, 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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LC04 XBR is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 20 August 2004.

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