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LK04 GDU

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

56,297 mi
Last recorded56,297 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK04 GDU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2025 56,297 miles

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

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

Valve stem slightly damaged All (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 55,224 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Valve stem slightly damaged all tyre valves cracked (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 52,093 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2022 52,090 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 49,795 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 23 Jun 2021 49,788 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Apr 2019 45,230 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

full length vehicle undertrays fitted restricting the view of certain components

nearside and offside front tyres worn low on inner tread

Pass 10 Apr 2018 43,235 miles

various vehicle under body protection panels fitted the view to certain items restricted

Pass 28 Apr 2017 40,654 miles

Full Length Undertrays Fitted

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2017 40,654 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Full Length Undertrays Fitted

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 37,124 miles

Nearside Front and offside front tyres starting to perish on outer walls and tread

Nearside Rear tyres starting to perish on outer walls and tread

Fail 7 Jan 2015 35,536 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside and offside front tyres rerished on outer tread and walls

nearside rear and offside rear tyres perished on outer walls

Pass 7 Jan 2015 35,536 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside and offside front tyres rerished on outer tread and walls

nearside rear and offside rear tyres perished on outer walls

Pass 6 Jan 2014 33,744 miles

Fuel cap seal showing cracking

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside and offside rear tyre sidewalls showing light cracking

Various vehicle underbody protection trays fitted the view to certain items restricted

Vehicle tested in wet conditions

Pass 8 Jan 2013 32,138 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s seat belt twisted

Pass 12 Jan 2012 30,015 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f seat belt twisted

rear wiper blade split

Pass 11 Jan 2011 23,931 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 18,644 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

offside front shock absorber has slight play in shaft

Pass 28 Jan 2009 16,288 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 16,288 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 10,652 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 GDU is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LK04 GDU, 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 GDU registered?

LK04 GDU is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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