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NG04 LXJ

2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

122,742 mi
Last recorded122,742 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet48,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG04 LXJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Nov 2022 122,742 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 116,491 miles

cuts to nearside front tyre inner sidewall and tyre perished

fuel cap seal perished

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 20 Sep 2021 116,491 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

cuts to nearside front tyre inner sidewall and tyre perished

fuel cap seal perished

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 1 Oct 2020 115,466 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 111,958 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel play in steering lower UJ (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 66,927 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 66,927 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 66,582 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 60,549 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2015 60,549 miles

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

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 55,286 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 47,804 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 31 Oct 2012 40,219 miles

Both rear tyres damage on inner wall STRONG

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2011 35,714 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 32,269 miles

coolant hose lightly rubbing on offside steering rack gaitor

Pass 21 Oct 2009 29,624 miles

lower coolant hose lightly rubbing on steering rack gaitor

Fail 21 Oct 2009 29,609 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

lower coolant hose lightly rubbing on steering rack gaitor

Pass 24 Oct 2008 26,905 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 22,801 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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NG04 LXJ is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NG04 LXJ, 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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NG04 LXJ is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 7 May 2004.

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