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LJ04 CUH

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

132,668 mi
Last recorded132,668 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 CUH
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 132,668 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 126,379 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 119,761 miles

exhaust clamps corroded

front brake discs slight lip

Pass 19 Nov 2021 116,193 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 116,119 miles

exhaust bracket snapped and slight rattle

front brake discs surface corrosion

front tyres slightly perished

o/s/f side repeater lense missing

Pass 5 Jul 2018 114,561 miles

high level brake lamp some bulbs not working

oil leak at engine

Fail 4 Jul 2018 114,561 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

high level brake lamp some bulbs not working

oil leak at engine

Pass 21 Jun 2017 112,723 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 112,723 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 109,715 miles

Centre ENGINE MOUNT WORN

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front WINDSCREEN HAS CHIPS

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance LENS MISSING (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Jul 2016 109,715 miles

Centre ENGINE MOUNT WORN

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front WINDSCREEN HAS CHIPS

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance LENS MISSING (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Jul 2015 64,407 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 59,771 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 53,710 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 46,370 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Oct 2011 46,370 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

cut in tyre inner sidewall not exposing cords

Pass 1 Oct 2010 41,963 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 33,194 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 28,026 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 18,536 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 15,243 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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LJ04 CUH is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 LJ04 CUH, 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 LJ04 CUH registered?

LJ04 CUH is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 28 April 2004.

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