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LG54 VTW

2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

62,064 mi
Last recorded62,064 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet48,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG54 VTW
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2021 62,064 miles

Exhaust deteriorating

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 58,906 miles

Nearside Front Tyre perishing

Pass 1 Mar 2019 55,478 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 50,986 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 50,986 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 48,061 miles

oil leak

undertrays all over vehicle

Pass 4 Jan 2016 45,787 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2016 45,787 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 43,658 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 41,401 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 41,307 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 38,713 miles

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)

Pass 5 May 2011 28,245 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2011 28,245 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2010 17,589 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 10,748 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 8,832 miles

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 VTW is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VTW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LG54 VTW registered?

LG54 VTW is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 21 September 2004.

Is LG54 VTW safe to buy?

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