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LK54 EKA

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

50,221 mi
Last recorded50,221 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK54 EKA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 50,221 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2025 50,208 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 49,633 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 49,027 miles

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

surface rust under vehicle and suspension components

Pass 2 Feb 2022 48,058 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer jet slightly misaligned, but supplying enough washer fluid to the windscreen.

General suspension corrosion

Pass 16 Feb 2021 47,032 miles

slight loss of colour to rear indicators & side repeators

Pass 26 Feb 2020 46,338 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2020 46,338 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 23 Oct 2019 46,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 45,214 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both front coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 42,262 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Moisture in unit (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 39,764 miles

Engine bay covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 9 Sep 2015 37,633 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 34,654 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 31,155 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 27,874 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 23,024 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 17,866 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 14,868 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2008 12,612 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 9,573 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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LK54 EKA is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LK54 EKA, 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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LK54 EKA is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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