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LJ53 DDU

2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

64,900 mi
Last recorded64,900 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet48,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 DDU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 64,900 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Mar 2026 64,900 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 63,995 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2025 63,995 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 62,647 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 60,498 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 57,021 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 54,175 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2021 54,174 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 51,653 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front & side (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 47,354 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

offside rear lamp cracked

Fail 27 Feb 2019 47,351 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

offside rear lamp cracked

Pass 27 Feb 2018 43,266 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 43,264 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 38,709 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 38,699 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 34,871 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2016 34,870 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 31,387 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 28,863 miles

all tyres perished

Pass 18 Feb 2013 26,430 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 26,398 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 23,101 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 20,334 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 16,617 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 13,342 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 10,414 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 7,123 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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LJ53 DDU is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,262 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ53 DDU, 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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What year was LJ53 DDU registered?

LJ53 DDU is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 27 February 2004.

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