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LG54 VSE

2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

16,110 mi
Last recorded16,110 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet48,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG54 VSE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 16,110 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 11,598 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2023 11,556 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 145/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 145/65/15. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both head lights deteriorated .

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 11,453 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 11,119 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 10,885 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 10,885 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 10,758 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2019 10,758 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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))

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

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 10,638 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2018 10,638 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 10,557 miles

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 12 Oct 2017 10,557 miles

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 10,519 miles

SERVICE LAMP ON

Pass 8 Oct 2015 10,482 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 7 Oct 2015 10,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 10,437 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 10,437 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 10,281 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 9 Oct 2012 9,953 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 9,953 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Sep 2011 9,634 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 9,634 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 8,287 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 6,718 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 6,718 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 5,447 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 5,447 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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LG54 VSE is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 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 VSE, 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 VSE is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 16 September 2004.

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