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LT04 BYZ

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

White Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

58,130 mi
Last recorded58,130 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT04 BYZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2020 58,130 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 58,102 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 56,152 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 56,151 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 54,160 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 51,572 miles

Nearside Front Outer cut in side wall

Offside Front Outer cut in outer side all

Fail 9 Nov 2016 51,571 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Outer cut in side wall

Offside Front Outer cut in outer side all

Pass 13 Nov 2015 49,107 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 45,763 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 42,202 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 5 Dec 2013 42,202 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 41,062 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

slight movement in passenger seat.

srs light on

Fail 27 Jun 2013 41,060 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

slight movement in passenger seat.

srs light on

Fail 9 Mar 2012 25,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 25,449 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 17,824 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 15,452 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 15,452 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 12,993 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 12,992 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

off side rear inner tyre wall cracking

Pass 25 Nov 2008 10,513 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 10,512 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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LT04 BYZ is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in White with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LT04 BYZ, 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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LT04 BYZ is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 16 March 2004.

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