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LJ04 PMU

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

29,304 mi
Last recorded29,304 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2020 29,304 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 28,595 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 27,866 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 27,093 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 26,541 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 26,541 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/55R15 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175/55R15 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 26,137 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 25,658 miles

Advise on both rear tyres inner wall tears but no cord showing

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

Fail 27 Feb 2014 25,658 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)

Advise on both rear tyres inner wall tears but no cord showing

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 24,520 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 23,326 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 22,913 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

both front wipers poor

Pass 9 Mar 2010 22,705 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 19,224 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 15,315 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 11,745 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 PMU 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 87.5%.

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 PMU, 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 PMU registered?

LJ04 PMU is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 8 March 2004.

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