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LJ04 DWG

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

27,207 mi
Last recorded27,207 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 DWG
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2019 27,207 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 26,943 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 24,947 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 23,731 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2016 23,731 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 22,874 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 8 Jul 2014 21,937 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2013 20,734 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jul 2013 20,735 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2012 19,300 miles

nsr tyre - has a nail , inner wall craked , inner shoulder worn partially.

Pass 19 Jan 2012 18,128 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 18,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 16,622 miles

cut in nearside rear tyre inner side wall

Pass 12 Jan 2010 15,146 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 14,500 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 14,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 13,031 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 10,750 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 10,750 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 DWG is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DWG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ04 DWG registered?

LJ04 DWG is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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The MOT history for LJ04 DWG shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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