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LJ54 KGY

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

39,913 mi
Last recorded39,913 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ54 KGY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 39,913 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2025 39,913 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 38,897 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 37,499 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 36,480 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 35,352 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 34,800 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 34,800 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 34,178 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 32,373 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 30,512 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 28,854 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 27,104 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 18,729 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 16,391 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 14,289 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 12,451 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 10,001 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 26 Oct 2009 8,310 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 6,579 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 5,043 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 5,043 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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LJ54 KGY is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 LJ54 KGY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ54 KGY registered?

LJ54 KGY is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 1 November 2004.

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