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LK04 FXL

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

82,560 mi
Last recorded82,560 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK04 FXL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2023 82,560 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2023 82,543 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2023 80,785 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 66,945 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 66,945 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Missing 1 Nut (fix) (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 May 2022 66,861 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both - bottom ball joints (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Steering arm deformed tie rod (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced wrong bulb (4.5.4 (a))

Rear Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 62,892 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 25 Mar 2021 62,892 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 61,481 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 58,186 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 58,186 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 May 2018 54,908 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2018 54,908 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid System blocked. (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 50,510 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 44,915 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 44,915 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 41,195 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 37,263 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 33,890 miles

both front tyres badly perished

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 16 Apr 2013 33,889 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside rear tyre perished

both front tyres badly perished

Pass 3 Apr 2012 31,119 miles

Both front and nearside rear tyre starting to split

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Apr 2011 27,991 miles

both front tyres badly deteriorated

both rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 22 Mar 2010 24,827 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 22,061 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 22,061 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 18,898 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 14,436 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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LK04 FXL is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 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 Coupe fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 9,153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LK04 FXL, 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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What year was LK04 FXL registered?

LK04 FXL is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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