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LG54 VUM

2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

32,724 mi
Last recorded32,724 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster55,275 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG54 VUM
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 32,724 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 32,612 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 16 Aug 2024 32,612 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 32,373 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S + O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 31,493 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 30,887 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 30,887 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 30,319 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 29,559 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 27,624 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Sep 2018 27,624 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 25,636 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 23,790 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 21,764 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Sep 2015 21,764 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 19,241 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

osf nsf nsr tyres cracked in sidewalls/outer tread

Fail 1 Sep 2014 19,240 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

osf nsf nsr tyres cracked in sidewalls/outer tread

Pass 10 Sep 2013 17,580 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2012 15,907 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 13,856 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 11,928 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 10,289 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 8,474 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 6,000 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Roadster?

Based on 33,271 MOT tests across 2,102 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
3,229
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
2,102
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 713
position lamp(s) not working 623
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 587
Stop lamp not working 538
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 515
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LG54 VUM is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 55,275 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) Roadster fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 713 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LG54 VUM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Smart (mcc) Roadster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LG54 VUM registered?

LG54 VUM is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 14 September 2004.

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