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LJ54 KHW

2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

88,732 mi
Last recorded88,732 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet48,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2021 88,732 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2021 88,732 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 19 May 2017 88,654 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top (2.7.4)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 83,834 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 75,683 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2014 75,681 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 66,032 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2014 66,032 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen wiper control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

Pass 23 May 2012 53,649 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 47,436 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 41,538 miles

diff oil leak

front pads verry low on limit

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

plastic side sills +under trays

Fail 11 May 2010 41,495 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

diff oil leak

front pads verry low on limit

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

plastic side sills +under trays

Pass 3 Jun 2009 30,541 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 24 Sep 2008 26,674 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 19,468 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 KHW is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KHW, 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 KHW is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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