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LG54 VTU

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

63,840 mi
Last recorded63,840 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2017 63,840 miles

Offside Front tyre cracked and perished

Pass 7 Sep 2016 59,785 miles

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

both front tyres is separating on tread, partial failure of its structure, no cords showing

Fail 7 Sep 2016 59,785 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres is separating on tread, partial failure of its structure, no cords showing

Pass 4 Sep 2015 55,836 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 55,836 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 53,705 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

offside headlamp image no kick up

Pass 4 Oct 2013 49,152 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 45,574 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 45,574 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 43,841 miles

o/s/f seat belt twisted

Pass 25 Aug 2010 42,438 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 38,646 miles

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

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

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

slight damage to n/s tyres

Pass 2 Oct 2008 33,556 miles

front tyres perishing n/s/f and rear tyres outter walls damaged

Pass 2 Oct 2007 25,777 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 VTU is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 VTU, 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 VTU registered?

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

Is LG54 VTU safe to buy?

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