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LJ04 PLF

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

51,806 mi
Last recorded51,806 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 51,806 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured o/s and n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 50,081 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 48,455 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all cracking & perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 46,962 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front & n/s/r perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 46,019 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 46,019 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 44,796 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 43,580 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 42,349 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 42,349 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 41,740 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 40,332 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 39,691 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 38,579 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 37,666 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 39,199 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

nearside rear tyre inner wall starting to split

Pass 14 Oct 2011 34,826 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 31,343 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 27,845 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 24,403 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 19,531 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 PLF 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 90.5%.

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 PLF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ04 PLF registered?

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

Is LJ04 PLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ04 PLF shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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