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LJ04 PHX

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

54,782 mi
Last recorded54,782 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 PHX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2019 54,782 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 25 Feb 2019 54,782 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 51,100 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 46,797 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2017 46,797 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 not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 42,179 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 42,129 miles

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 not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 37,086 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2015 37,086 miles

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jun 2014 34,100 miles

customer has informed us that the air bag system has been turned off due to a child seat fitted to the passenger front seat. there is no seperate light to indicate this and when the system is turned off it illuminates the main air bag light.

origional exhaust re fitted for mot at time of test

Fail 10 Jun 2014 34,092 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 24,794 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 24,701 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 18,677 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag light on

Fail 16 Jun 2012 18,677 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag light on

Pass 10 Jun 2011 14,495 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 14,495 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 May 2010 13,256 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 11,052 miles

both front tyres cracked on side walls

drivers seat belt twisted

Pass 17 Jun 2008 7,773 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 7,532 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 7,532 miles

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

o/s/r tyre slightly perrished

Pass 29 Mar 2007 5,616 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 PHX is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 PHX, 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 PHX is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 13 March 2004.

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