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LJ04 PNE

2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

White Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

120,133 mi
Last recorded120,133 miles
Recorded on27 May 2023
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet48,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 PNE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2023 120,133 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 118,922 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2022 110,173 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2022 110,159 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 108,581 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 108,581 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 100,450 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 97,181 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 95,078 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 92,663 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 89,521 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Mar 2015 89,516 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2014 86,059 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 82,823 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 77,924 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 77,924 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 72,995 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 65,052 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2010 64,994 miles

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 May 2009 50,637 miles
Fail 23 May 2009 50,479 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 39,196 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 27,767 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet?

Based on 41,914 MOT tests across 2,495 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
3,241
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,495
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 1,262
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,250
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 770
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 746
Headlamp aim too low 706
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LJ04 PNE is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in White with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 48,548 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,262 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ04 PNE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 22 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LJ04 PNE is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 13 May 2004.

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