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LC04 YVG

2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

71,443 mi
Last recorded71,443 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet48,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC04 YVG
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 71,443 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 69,368 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2023 67,228 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 65,058 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 62,621 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 60,319 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2020 60,299 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2019 56,471 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 53,335 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

Fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 27 Feb 2017 50,244 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 46,284 miles

Both front brake discs corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2015 46,284 miles

Both front brake discs corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 43,283 miles

Both front brake discs slightly corroded on inside

Slight travel on brake pedal

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Dec 2014 43,166 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 40,657 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Dec 2012 36,099 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Dec 2012 36,099 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jan 2012 30,695 miles

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

brake pedal slightly soft [due to new pads fitted ?]

Fail 4 Jan 2012 30,690 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2011 30,011 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 30,011 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 26,233 miles

nearside rear tyre has slight damage to outer wall

Pass 6 Nov 2008 19,100 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 17,669 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 13,558 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 YVG is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YVG, 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 YVG is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 20 May 2004.

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