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LJ04 PNZ

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

78,832 mi
Last recorded78,832 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 PNZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2022 78,832 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2022 78,832 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 77,537 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 76,674 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 74,639 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 72,670 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 71,900 miles

Nearside and Offside front brake hoses deteriorating

Offside front tyre worn on inner edges

Play in steering rack inner joints

Rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 14 Nov 2016 71,900 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside and Offside front brake hoses deteriorating

Offside front tyre worn on inner edges

Play in steering rack inner joints

Rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 5 Oct 2015 70,825 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 70,825 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 67,841 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 66,271 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 61,868 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear shock asorber outer cover broken

Pass 11 May 2011 53,678 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 47,034 miles

exhaust manifold cracked by turbo, and leaking slightly

Pass 11 Mar 2009 42,714 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 42,710 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2008 32,046 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 22,841 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 PNZ is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 PNZ, 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 PNZ is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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