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LJ04 PFD

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

90,134 mi
Last recorded90,134 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2021 90,134 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 81,805 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 77,836 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

sump corroding

Pass 26 Jun 2018 75,248 miles

stone chip to windscreen

Pass 25 Jul 2017 72,721 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 68,552 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 58,164 miles

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 26 Jul 2014 45,725 miles

front inner brake pads look very low

off side front tyre side wall damaged

Pass 5 Jun 2013 36,150 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2012 32,264 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2011 21,382 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 13,814 miles

Rear number plate detereating.

Pass 10 Feb 2009 8,685 miles

obstruction removed from windscreen before inspection

vehicle inspected wet

Fail 10 Feb 2009 8,685 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

obstruction removed from windscreen before inspection

vehicle inspected wet

Pass 6 Feb 2008 2,720 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 2,294 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 PFD is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 PFD, 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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What year was LJ04 PFD registered?

LJ04 PFD is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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