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LD03 MET

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

60,462 mi
Last recorded60,462 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD03 MET
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 60,462 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 60,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 May 2016 58,227 miles

Offside Rear O/S/R TYRE INSIDE WALL SHOWING HEAVY CRACKING

Fail 12 May 2016 58,225 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear O/S/R TYRE INSIDE WALL SHOWING HEAVY CRACKING

Pass 22 Apr 2015 55,007 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 51,798 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 51,798 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 31 May 2013 48,765 miles

offside rear tyre cracking in tread (175/55x15)

Fail 31 May 2013 48,765 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside rear tyre cracking in tread (175/55x15)

Pass 31 May 2012 45,739 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 43,096 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 43,085 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre is starting to crack.

Fail 18 Jun 2010 40,052 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres perished and cracking in tread,offside worse than nearside

Pass 18 Jun 2010 40,052 miles

both front tyres perished and cracking in tread,offside worse than nearside

Pass 17 Jun 2009 37,886 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2009 37,886 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 33,846 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 26,114 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)

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

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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LD03 MET is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LD03 MET, 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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LD03 MET is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 30 December 2004.

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