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LC04 YVD

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Cream Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

50,628 mi
Last recorded50,628 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC04 YVD
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2023 50,628 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted making it impossible ta assess the condition of some brake pipes

Fail 27 Feb 2023 50,590 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted. making it impossible to check all of the brake pipes & check for corrosion

Pass 2 Feb 2022 47,586 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 47,585 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 58,243 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear wheel retaining bolt head broken off

Fail 19 Jan 2021 58,243 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear wheel retaining bolt head broken off

Fail 4 Jan 2021 58,229 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut damaged/snapped (but secure

Pass 3 Jan 2020 54,088 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 50,393 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 43,784 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 36,144 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in it.

Fail 25 Jul 2016 36,144 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in it.

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in it and was flat at time of test.

Pass 6 Aug 2015 27,326 miles

Fuel cap seal perishing

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 19,824 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 15,601 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 12,522 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 11,456 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 10,639 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 10,026 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 9,334 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 7,576 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

slight rust on both front brake discs

Pass 18 Jul 2007 7,576 miles

slight rust on both front brake discs

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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LC04 YVD is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Cream with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LC04 YVD, 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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LC04 YVD is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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