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LG54 VTO

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

101,802 mi
Last recorded101,802 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG54 VTO
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2018 101,802 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 101,798 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 101,282 miles

Front flexi brake hoses deteriorated

Fail 24 Sep 2016 101,282 miles

Front flexi brake hoses deteriorated

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 99,857 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 89,970 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 89,630 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

alternator belt noisy

gear box oil leaks

o/s/r tyre tread depth on 2mm

Pass 29 Apr 2013 84,714 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel cap seal perished

Fail 29 Apr 2013 84,714 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 26 Apr 2012 75,880 miles

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

anti roll bar drop links slight play

front wipers smearing screen

os inner cv boot split

Fail 20 Apr 2012 75,553 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

anti roll bar drop links slight play

front discs worn heavily

front pads 80% worn

front wipers smearing screen

os inner cv boot split

Pass 7 Jun 2011 65,603 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Jun 2011 65,603 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 6 May 2010 53,293 miles

EML light on

small chip in windscreen

Fail 28 Apr 2010 53,289 miles

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

EML light on

small chip in windscreen

Pass 24 Jan 2009 40,793 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 29,818 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Mar 2008 29,818 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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
Full Smart (mcc) City Coupe reliability report

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LG54 VTO is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 Coupe fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 9,153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LG54 VTO, 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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What year was LG54 VTO registered?

LG54 VTO is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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