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SJ04 LGE

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

48,956 mi
Last recorded48,956 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ04 LGE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 48,956 miles

various underside corroding

Pass 19 Sep 2025 46,386 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 44,832 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 41,877 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 40,334 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 35,883 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 32,308 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 28,883 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 28,881 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 28,365 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 27,552 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 26,644 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 25,775 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 24,614 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 23,857 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 22,918 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 21,846 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 20,615 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 19,610 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 18,131 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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SJ04 LGE is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 SJ04 LGE, 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 SJ04 LGE registered?

SJ04 LGE is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 27 July 2004.

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