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LX53 JBO

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2021
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

40,676 mi
Last recorded40,676 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 JBO
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2020 40,676 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Both tyres moderately perished

Fail 6 Nov 2020 40,676 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning Center brake light has 3 of 5 LED's out (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Both tyres moderately perished

Pass 15 May 2019 40,590 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering feels stiff when front end jacked up - cannot inspect UJ's etc due to plastic covers fitted

Fail 14 May 2019 40,589 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Perished to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering feels stiff when front end jacked up - cannot inspect UJ's etc due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2017 40,556 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and heavily perished, almost to cord - advise replacement (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake binding slightly

Fail 24 May 2017 40,556 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Wipers not working (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and heavily perished, almost to cord - advise replacement (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake binding slightly

Pass 1 Aug 2013 40,339 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 39,890 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 39,890 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 39,331 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2010 39,331 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 37,483 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 37,483 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Slight wear to osf tyre inner edge. Slight play osf track rod end Rear number plate moderately deteriorated but characters still elligable

Pass 6 Mar 2008 34,015 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 34,015 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear number plate in poor condition.

Pass 2 Jan 2007 26,582 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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LX53 JBO is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 LX53 JBO, 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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LX53 JBO is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 15 January 2004.

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