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LJ04 PGY

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

67,329 mi
Last recorded67,329 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 67,329 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 66,682 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 65,860 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 65,120 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 63,996 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 62,940 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 60,997 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 30 May 2018 58,737 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 56,940 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2016 54,210 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 52,631 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2015 52,631 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 50,342 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 50,342 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 48,076 miles

Both front tyre's are cracked on side wall.

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 42,419 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2011 42,419 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 34,032 miles

under shields fitted to vehicle unable to test some items

Pass 20 Jul 2009 31,092 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 26,155 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 21,541 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 PGY is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PGY, 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 PGY registered?

LJ04 PGY is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 1 April 2004.

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