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LG54 CLJ

2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

51,016 mi
Last recorded51,016 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour67,593 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG54 CLJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2022 51,016 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 51,016 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 Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2021 48,422 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 46,670 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 45,889 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 44,075 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 42,165 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Oct 2017 42,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 40,237 miles

Nearside Front Tyre perished

Fail 7 Oct 2016 40,237 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre perished

Pass 23 Oct 2015 38,143 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Oct 2015 38,143 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front wipers starting to split

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 33,730 miles

Both rear tyres perished.

Fail 3 Oct 2014 33,695 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Both rear tyres perished.

Pass 8 Oct 2013 30,690 miles

N/S/R tyre starting to perish.

O/S/R tyre starting to perish.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Oct 2013 30,679 miles

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

N/S/R tyre starting to perish.

O/S/R tyre starting to perish.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 29,000 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 26,640 miles

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 29 Sep 2010 24,150 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 22,072 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 22,072 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 18,944 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 15,329 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Forfour?

Based on 256,394 MOT tests across 26,709 vehicles.

78.9%
Pass Rate
4,633
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
26,709
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,304
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,283
Registration plate lamp not working 2,059
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,676
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LG54 CLJ is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 67,593 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) Forfour fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 2,304 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LG54 CLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was LG54 CLJ registered?

LG54 CLJ is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 8 September 2004.

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