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LJ04 PCY

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

28,511 mi
Last recorded28,511 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 28,511 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 26,774 miles
Fail 7 May 2025 26,719 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 25,105 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 May 2024 25,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2023 22,992 miles
Fail 10 May 2023 22,987 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 May 2022 20,015 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 20,015 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 May 2021 17,238 miles
Fail 13 May 2021 17,238 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 May 2020 15,837 miles
Fail 5 May 2020 15,815 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2019 13,032 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 11,013 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 8,675 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 5,565 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 5,541 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 5,527 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 5,517 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2014 5,465 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2013 5,448 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 5,199 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 4,704 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 4,078 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 3,427 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 2,699 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 2,511 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 1,527 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 PCY is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 PCY, 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 PCY is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 17 March 2004.

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