MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,473 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
both front top shock mounting has slightly play
both head light glass faded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Coupe?
Based on 282,294 MOT tests across 17,380 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LJ04 XBY is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 XBY, 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 XBY registered?
LJ04 XBY is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 31 March 2004.
Is LJ04 XBY safe to buy?
The MOT history for LJ04 XBY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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