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LT04 CKA

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,195 mi
Last recorded115,195 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT04 CKA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine699cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2023 115,195 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3- mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Lower undertray fitted

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 110,201 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 105,844 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 100,065 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 95,413 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 87,188 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 31 Jan 2019 87,188 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 79,581 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Mar 2017 70,106 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 70,106 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 60,915 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 53,739 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 46,056 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 41,769 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 41,769 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 37,431 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 37,431 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 30,296 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 30,296 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 24,278 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 19,220 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 19,220 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 11,570 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 2,790 miles

cut in o/s/r tyre sidewall

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 CKA is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LT04 CKA, 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 CKA is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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