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LJ53 HDE

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

42,266 mi
Last recorded42,266 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 HDE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 42,266 miles

some movement on offside front top mounting

Pass 4 Jul 2018 40,313 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 40,313 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2017 37,852 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2017 37,852 miles

Stop lamp not working Nearside (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 35,709 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Jan 2013
Pass 23 Feb 2011 29,980 miles

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

offside front disc slightly pitted

Fail 16 Feb 2011 29,980 miles

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

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

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

offside front disc slightly pitted

offside front tyre perishing

Pass 24 Apr 2010 25,383 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 221 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 14,780 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 10,692 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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LJ53 HDE is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LJ53 HDE, 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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LJ53 HDE is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 6 January 2004.

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