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LJ04 LSD

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

85,412 mi
Last recorded85,412 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2019 85,412 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 82,473 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 82,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 72,863 miles

Damage to offside rear light cluster.

Engine bay covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

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

Fail 29 Sep 2016 72,863 miles

Damage to offside rear light cluster.

Engine bay covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 57,725 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

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

Fail 18 Sep 2015 57,725 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 45,628 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2014 45,628 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 42,430 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 42,424 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 35,604 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 35,603 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 32,885 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 32,885 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 29,874 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 29,874 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 26,129 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre has staple innit

rear number plate will require attention soon

Pass 10 Aug 2007 22,514 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 LSD is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 LSD, 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 LSD is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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