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LG54 VSX

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

44,353 mi
Last recorded44,353 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG54 VSX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 44,353 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 43,610 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 43,569 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 42,142 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 40,189 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2020 40,189 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 32,950 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 28,154 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 25,379 miles

Nearside Rear Inner edge tyre starting to perish

Fail 4 Nov 2016 25,379 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner edge tyre starting to perish

Pass 3 Nov 2015 23,468 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 3 Nov 2015 23,468 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 21,759 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wiper blades starting to split are clearing screen ok

Pass 4 Oct 2013 18,543 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 18,541 miles

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 24 Sep 2012 15,230 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2012 15,230 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2011 12,389 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 9,922 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 7,472 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 3,047 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 2,415 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Coupe?

Based on 282,294 MOT tests across 17,380 vehicles.

71.5%
Pass Rate
3,273
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
17,380
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 9,153
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,215
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,697
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,268
Headlamp aim too low 5,252
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LG54 VSX is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 46,856 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) City Coupe fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 9,153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LG54 VSX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) City Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 22 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LG54 VSX is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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