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LJ04 KUD

2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

86,672 mi
Last recorded86,672 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet48,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 KUD
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 86,672 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2026 86,672 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2025 85,694 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2024 85,589 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 85,583 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 83,945 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 77,848 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 74,187 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 69,644 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 64,232 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 58,925 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 58,925 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 54,126 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 54,126 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 48,766 miles

gearbox mount slightly weak

Fail 21 Aug 2015 48,766 miles

Centre Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 42,357 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 42,357 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 36,151 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 36,149 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 29,061 miles

both front outer tyres heavily split on outer edges.

Fail 21 Aug 2012 29,061 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

both front outer tyres heavily split on outer edges.

Pass 19 Aug 2011 26,134 miles

full underbody shield fitted

rear no plate in poor condition

Pass 18 Mar 2010 25,178 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2010 25,174 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 19,268 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 7,667 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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LJ04 KUD is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Blue with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 LJ04 KUD, 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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LJ04 KUD is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 4 March 2004.

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