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LG04 MGX

2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

43,426 mi
Last recorded43,426 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet48,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG04 MGX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 43,426 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 43,408 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 33,129 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 33,121 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage offside front door (6.1.C.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Front wheel bearing has excessive play nearside front (2.5.A.3c)

Front wheel bearing rough when rotated nearside front (2.5.A.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

coil spring broken nearside front (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 May 2017 19,806 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 19,448 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 19,388 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 19,362 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 18,674 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 18,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 17,680 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 16,606 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 15,866 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 13,404 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 10,505 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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LG04 MGX is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 LG04 MGX, 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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What year was LG04 MGX registered?

LG04 MGX is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 17 June 2004.

Is LG04 MGX safe to buy?

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