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LJ04 XCB

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Red Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

64,964 mi
Last recorded64,964 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 XCB
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2019 64,964 miles

under cover tray/sills/fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2018 60,126 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 53,369 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 49,316 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 49,316 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Apr 2015 45,553 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 45,553 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 41,465 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 38,352 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 35,000 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 35,000 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 31,103 miles

offside front tyre starting to split and perish

Fail 6 Apr 2011 31,103 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front tyre starting to split and perish

Pass 3 Apr 2010 28,250 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2010 28,250 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 23,983 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 19,363 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 19,363 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 15,128 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 15,128 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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 XCB is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Red with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 XCB, 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 XCB is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 8 April 2004.

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