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LJ04 XAE

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

129,043 mi
Last recorded129,043 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 129,043 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2025 129,043 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 89,988 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2024 89,988 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 84,376 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 84,376 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 77,025 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Nov 2022 77,023 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 68,964 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 68,964 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 65,145 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 63,447 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 62,337 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 61,903 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 61,402 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 60,625 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 57,962 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 54,332 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 51,116 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 47,090 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 46,843 miles

offside rear tyre worn

Fail 14 Mar 2012 46,843 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside rear tyre worn

Pass 11 Feb 2011 38,906 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 38,906 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

airbag light on

o/s/r inner drive shaft seal leaking

Pass 5 Mar 2010 33,970 miles

air bag light on

undershields fitted not allowing full inspection to underbody

Fail 2 Mar 2010 33,970 miles

Front Steering damper fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

air bag light on

undershields fitted not allowing full inspection to underbody

wipers worn

Pass 25 Feb 2009 29,609 miles

air bag light on

wipers smeary

Fail 25 Feb 2009 29,609 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

air bag light on

wipers smeary

Pass 6 Mar 2008 25,871 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 20,908 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
Full Smart (mcc) City Coupe reliability report

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LJ04 XAE is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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