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LX04 XFK

2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

69,838 mi
Last recorded69,838 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet48,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX04 XFK
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2021 69,838 miles

nearside and offside front brake discs rusty and pitted

nearside and offside front flexi brake pipes perished

offside front tyre worn

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2020 68,470 miles

offside front tyre

slight play in nearside rear anti roll bar link

Fail 3 Jan 2020 68,469 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside front tyre

slight play in nearside rear anti roll bar link

Pass 2 Jan 2019 65,766 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 2 Jan 2019 65,766 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 63,319 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 60% worn (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Jan 2018 63,319 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 60% worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 61,574 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 61,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 60,192 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 60,192 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 58,775 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 58,775 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 56,854 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2014 56,854 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 54,682 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 53,060 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 53,060 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 25 May 2011 50,583 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 43,009 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 43,009 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 38,230 miles
Fail 9 May 2009 38,230 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 May 2008 32,263 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 22,922 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet?

Based on 41,914 MOT tests across 2,495 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
3,241
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,495
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 1,262
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,250
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 770
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 746
Headlamp aim too low 706
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LX04 XFK is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 48,548 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 Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,262 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LX04 XFK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 22 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LX04 XFK registered?

LX04 XFK is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 10 May 2004.

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