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LG54 VUL

2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

54,848 mi
Last recorded54,848 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet48,984 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG54 VUL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 54,848 miles

Front brake discs worn

Pass 3 Apr 2018 51,288 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 20 May 2017 46,265 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 44,333 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 44,332 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 May 2015 39,008 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 39,008 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

o/s front fog light inop

Pass 6 May 2014 32,650 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust tail pipe deteriorated

Pass 17 May 2013 27,881 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 17 May 2013 27,881 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2012 23,973 miles

front brake discs corroded/pitted

Fail 21 May 2012 23,973 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs corroded/pitted

reduced effort n/s park brake

Pass 18 May 2011 19,500 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 18 May 2011 19,500 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 May 2010 15,676 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 26 May 2010 15,676 miles

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 Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 12,855 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 12,847 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2007 12,688 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Cabriolet?

Based on 38,203 MOT tests across 2,410 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
3,323
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,410
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 1,073
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,072
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 667
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 650
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 640
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LG54 VUL is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 48,984 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) Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,073 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LG54 VUL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 22 years old, this Smart (mcc) Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LG54 VUL registered?

LG54 VUL is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 16 September 2004.

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