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RX04 LWJ

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

24,314 mi
Last recorded24,314 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX04 LWJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 24,314 miles

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

Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH REAR (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 23,438 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 22,366 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 21,348 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working one bulb not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Feb 2023 21,348 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working one bulb not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 20,436 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH SIDE'S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH SIDE'S (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 19,583 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH SIDE'S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside DRIVER'S SEAT BELT IS TWISTED

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH SIDE'S (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 18 Feb 2021 19,583 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured SIDE (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH SIDE'S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured SIDE (4.4.3 (a))

Offside DRIVER'S SEAT BELT IS TWISTED

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH SIDE'S (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 19,016 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 17,359 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 15,955 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Feb 2018 15,955 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located due to being broken (2.4.C.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 15,053 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 13,920 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 12,755 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 10,301 miles

Both headlights have condensation in them, not affecting beam pattern at time of test.

Minor cracks starting on inner tyre wall n/s/r.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 6,569 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 3,049 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 2,102 miles

slight condensation in both headlamps

Pass 17 Feb 2010 2,004 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 1,605 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 594 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 415 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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RX04 LWJ is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 RX04 LWJ, 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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What year was RX04 LWJ registered?

RX04 LWJ is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is RX04 LWJ safe to buy?

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