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LJ53 ODW

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

37,797 mi
Last recorded37,797 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 ODW
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 37,797 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 36,170 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 34,848 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 33,826 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2023 33,826 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 32,864 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 27,697 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2020 27,693 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 27,621 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 27,370 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 26,804 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear tyre outer side-wall perishing.

Pass 26 Jan 2016 25,035 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 23,199 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jan 2015 23,199 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2014 21,460 miles

Condition of outer wall of nearside rear tyre poor.

Play at lower arm bushes.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2013 19,627 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jan 2013 19,627 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2012 17,846 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 16,024 miles

fuel cap seak perished

nearside rear tyre has a staple in edge of tread

Pass 20 Jan 2010 14,272 miles

both front tyre's cracking heavily on edge of tread reccomend replacing soon

Fail 20 Jan 2010 14,270 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

both front tyre's cracking heavily on edge of tread reccomend replacing soon

Pass 20 Jan 2009 12,163 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged

rear number plate

Fail 19 Jan 2009 12,148 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged

rear number plate

Pass 22 Jan 2008 9,241 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 6,869 miles

Advise nearside rear tyre getting low on sidewall

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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 ODW is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 ODW, 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 ODW is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 2 February 2004.

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