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LX04 AXH

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Blue Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

65,769 mi
Last recorded65,769 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX04 AXH
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2020 65,769 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 64,825 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 63,987 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 62,037 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 62,027 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 145 65 r 15 (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 59,250 miles

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 19 Feb 2015 57,396 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 56,137 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2014 56,133 miles

Centre Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 53,192 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 6 Mar 2013 53,192 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 49,845 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 9 Mar 2012 49,845 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 28 Mar 2011 46,174 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 46,174 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 43,037 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 39,794 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 33,146 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 22,652 miles

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

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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LX04 AXH is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Blue with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LX04 AXH, 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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LX04 AXH is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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