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LV54 GPY

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

146,387 mi
Last recorded146,387 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV54 GPY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2023 146,387 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side raptors (4.4.3 (a))

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

front and rear suspension component corroded

wipers worn

Pass 20 Oct 2022 142,839 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 140,261 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 139,182 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 135,838 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 135,838 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 128,818 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f and n/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Jan 2018 128,818 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f and n/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 122,214 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 122,213 miles

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

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 16 Feb 2015 105,680 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 105,680 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 81,636 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 80,696 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 77,825 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 76,451 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 64,190 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 60,113 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 60,113 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 3 Sep 2007 43,812 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 43,812 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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LV54 GPY is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LV54 GPY, 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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LV54 GPY is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 25 September 2004.

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