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LG54 PYY

2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

93,976 mi
Last recorded93,976 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet48,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG54 PYY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2022 93,976 miles

Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 93,871 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jan 2021 93,866 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

servo pipe insecure but still functioning

Pass 7 May 2019 90,708 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 90,507 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 May 2018 88,451 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 85,274 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 May 2017 85,274 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 79,338 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 73,778 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Oct 2014 73,765 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2013 70,253 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 70,253 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 67,798 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 59,094 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 59,094 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 51,376 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 51,376 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 48,524 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 46,791 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

lower body covers fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2008 41,289 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2008 41,289 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 20 Sep 2007 29,160 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 29,160 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
Full Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet reliability report

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LG54 PYY is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LG54 PYY, 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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LG54 PYY is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 13 September 2004.

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