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LJ54 KHC

2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

90,824 mi
Last recorded90,824 miles
Recorded on27 May 2021
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet48,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ54 KHC
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 May 2021 90,824 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2020 90,570 miles
Fail 14 May 2020 90,570 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 89,016 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened facias (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 89,016 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened facias (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 85,529 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 82,864 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 82,858 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 80,586 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 80,586 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 80,014 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 70,650 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 70,649 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 53,077 miles

front brake discs have a rusted lip on the inner face

Pass 1 Nov 2011 41,515 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 41,514 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR LOWER SHOCKABSORBER BUSHES PERISHED AND SPLIT

Pass 5 Nov 2010 34,549 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 28,163 miles

front tyres split around in tread

Pass 27 Oct 2008 23,567 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 18,553 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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LJ54 KHC is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LJ54 KHC, 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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LJ54 KHC is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 29 December 2004.

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