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LG54 VTE

2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

95,536 mi
Last recorded95,536 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet48,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 95,536 miles

Oil leak engine area ()

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 95,536 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak engine area ()

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 3 Jul 2017 95,530 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front flexible brake hoses in poor condition

Nearside front tyre cracking

Offside front anti roll bar drop link slight wear

Pass 5 Aug 2015 84,041 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 77,391 miles

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

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

oil leak underneath engine area

Pass 4 Jan 2013 67,457 miles

Rear number plate delaminating

Small chips on windscreen

Some uneven wear to front tyres

Fuel cap seal deteriorating

General light corrosion to rear subframe and components

N/s/f inner wheel rim distorted

N/s/r shock absorber weaping and lower bush deteriorating

O/s door handle poor operation

Plastic covers and trays preventing full examination

Nail in inner shoulder of n/s/r tyre

Pass 6 Jan 2012 61,639 miles

Engine oil leak

N/s/f wheel distorted and some runout

Plastic covers and trays preventing full examination

Rear number plate delaminating

Rear shock absorber lower bushes deteriorated

Pass 7 Jan 2011 54,441 miles

Light scoring and some wear to front brake discs

Oil leak o/s of engine

Plastic covers preventing full examination of structure

Rear number plate delaminating

Rear shock absorber bushes deteriorating

Pass 12 Jan 2010 50,959 miles

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

front brake pads starting to wear low

Fail 5 Jan 2010 50,875 miles

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

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

front brake pads starting to wear low

Pass 10 Sep 2008 8,177 miles

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

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 VTE is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LG54 VTE, 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 VTE is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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