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LH54 AKK

2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

76,113 mi
Last recorded76,113 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet48,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLH54 AKK
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 76,113 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2025 73,808 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 72,491 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 72,057 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 71,797 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 71,416 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 71,414 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 71,120 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 70,721 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 69,072 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 67,828 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 67,828 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner tyre wall has a cut

Pass 13 Oct 2016 66,770 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 66,770 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 65,753 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 64,585 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Sep 2014 64,585 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2013 63,964 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2013 63,963 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2012 62,518 miles

Advise adjustment of handbrake shoes

Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 62,518 miles

Advise adjustment of handbrake shoes

Pass 22 Sep 2011 54,233 miles

advise offside and nearside front tyres perrishing (145/65/15 72t conti)....

Pass 13 Sep 2010 49,148 miles

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

front discs worn

Fail 13 Sep 2010 49,148 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front discs worn

Pass 15 Sep 2009 45,323 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 35,374 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 27,028 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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LH54 AKK is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 LH54 AKK, 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.

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LH54 AKK is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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