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LC54 RYJ

2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

White Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

61,823 mi
Last recorded61,823 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet48,984 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC54 RYJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 61,823 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake retaining clip/mount broken

Offside Front seat belt twisted

both front anti roll bar links have slight play in ball joint

both front headlamp lenses deteriorating

handbrake travel high

Fail 31 Dec 2025 61,823 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear handbrake retaining clip/mount broken

Offside Front seat belt twisted

both front anti roll bar links have slight play in ball joint

both front headlamp lenses deteriorating

handbrake travel high

Pass 18 Dec 2024 61,697 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 60,890 miles

slight misting of oil under engine

Pass 22 Nov 2022 58,712 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 56,128 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 55,629 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 54,632 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Nov 2019 54,630 miles

Offside Front 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))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 53,376 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 52,357 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 51,209 miles

offside front tyre slightly perished

Fail 7 Dec 2016 51,208 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

offside front tyre slightly perished

Pass 7 Dec 2015 50,432 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 50,432 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 19 Dec 2014 49,265 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 49,264 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 46,206 miles

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

nsr tyre cracked on inner sidewall

Pass 17 Oct 2012 42,226 miles

many testable items hidden by covers

Fail 17 Oct 2012 42,226 miles

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

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

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

many testable items hidden by covers

Pass 25 Nov 2010 38,039 miles

Nearside Rear 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 8 Dec 2009 32,098 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 32,098 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 23,767 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 15,841 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Cabriolet?

Based on 38,203 MOT tests across 2,410 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
3,323
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,410
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 1,073
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,072
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 667
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 650
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 640
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LC54 RYJ is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in White with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 48,984 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) Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,073 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LC54 RYJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 22 years old, this Smart (mcc) Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LC54 RYJ registered?

LC54 RYJ is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 3 December 2004.

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