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LJ04 PLU

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

20,214 mi
Last recorded20,214 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2016 20,214 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 19,010 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 18,362 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre low on pressure and nail embedded in treadwall

Pass 26 Aug 2014 18,362 miles

nearside rear tyre low on pressure and nail embedded in treadwall

Pass 27 Aug 2013 17,612 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 17,612 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 16,221 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 14,902 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 14,902 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2010 13,734 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2010 13,689 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2009 12,622 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 11,368 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 9,425 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 PLU is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 PLU, 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 PLU registered?

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

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