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LD54 HGJ

2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

46,660 mi
Last recorded46,660 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet48,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD54 HGJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 46,660 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device deteriorating

Nearside Rear Tail lamp lens damaged

Reversing lamp inoperative

Fail 13 Nov 2025 46,660 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside 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))

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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 Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device deteriorating

Nearside Rear Tail lamp lens damaged

Reversing lamp inoperative

Pass 4 Nov 2024 45,254 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Tail lamp damaged

Reversing lamp not working

Fail 4 Nov 2024 45,254 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Tail lamp damaged

Reversing lamp not working

Pass 25 Oct 2023 44,074 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Reversing lamp is not working

Pass 21 Nov 2022 42,657 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both side (5.3.2 (c))

Reversing light is not working

Fail 21 Nov 2022 42,657 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both side (5.3.2 (c))

Reversing light is not working

Pass 3 Nov 2021 41,461 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Reversing lamp not working

Fail 29 Oct 2021 41,408 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Reversing lamp not working

Pass 5 Oct 2020 39,995 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 39,995 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 38,722 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 25 Sep 2019 38,722 miles

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 37,204 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 34,657 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 32,323 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHED

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 29,936 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 29,936 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2013 27,450 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

damage on the outside wall of nearside rear tyre

small splits on the inside wall of offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Oct 2013 27,450 miles

damage on the outside wall of nearside rear tyre

small splits on the inside wall of offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Oct 2012 23,630 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 19,118 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 19,062 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 14,566 miles

nearside rear tyre cuts in sidewall

Pass 7 Nov 2008 11,968 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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LD54 HGJ 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 64%.

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 LD54 HGJ, 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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LD54 HGJ is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 27 October 2004.

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