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LJ04 KUG

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Blue Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

71,459 mi
Last recorded71,459 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 KUG
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 71,459 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2025 71,459 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 71,062 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jul 2024 71,062 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 70,549 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 68,051 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2022 68,051 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 60,034 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 53,891 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 53,877 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 24 May 2019 52,562 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 52,562 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 50,690 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 48,494 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 48,484 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2016 47,895 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Feb 2015 45,210 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 45,210 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 37,220 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 37,220 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 36,609 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leaking from engine

Fail 28 Jan 2013 36,609 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leaking from engine

Pass 8 Nov 2011 30,427 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2011 30,427 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 22,952 miles

Both rear tyres starting to split on inner side wall

Fail 2 Jul 2009 15,723 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 15,723 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 25,059 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 25,059 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2007 11,590 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2007 11,590 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside 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
Full Smart (mcc) City Coupe reliability report

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LJ04 KUG is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Blue with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KUG, 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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LJ04 KUG is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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