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LG04 LLZ

2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,721 mi
Last recorded78,721 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet48,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG04 LLZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 78,721 miles

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 13 Nov 2025 78,719 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 77,022 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2024 77,022 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2024 76,757 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2024 76,755 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 74,336 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 71,083 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

nearsideand offside front top suspension mounts slighty worn

Fail 20 Jun 2022 71,082 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

nearsideand offside front top suspension mounts slighty worn

Pass 23 Jun 2021 66,651 miles

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

offside rear light slighty damaged

Fail 23 Jun 2021 66,650 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

offside rear light slighty damaged

Pass 24 Jun 2020 63,305 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front brake hoses slighty cracking

Pass 8 Aug 2019 61,132 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 58,167 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 58,167 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 54,703 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 50,354 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 50,354 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 46,539 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 42,420 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 42,418 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 38,129 miles

offside front tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 7 Aug 2012 34,724 miles

nearside front tyre starting to perish

offside front tyre perished and wearing on edge

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 3 Aug 2012 34,672 miles

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

nearside front tyre starting to perish

offside front tyre perished and wearing on edge

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 4 Aug 2011 30,425 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 27,092 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 23,390 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 23,390 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 18,793 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 14,933 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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LG04 LLZ is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LG04 LLZ, 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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LG04 LLZ is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 21 July 2004.

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