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AP04 KPK

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,270 mi
Last recorded56,270 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 KPK
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 56,270 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 54,880 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Oct 2024 54,880 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 54,431 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Sep 2023 54,431 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 52,822 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 52,522 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 52,277 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 52,276 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2019 51,393 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 49,179 miles

front discs corroded

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2018 49,179 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

front discs corroded

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2017 48,861 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 48,608 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 48,234 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 47,953 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 47,672 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 47,640 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 47,640 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 47,452 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 47,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 21 Jun 2010 47,434 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 May 2009 45,840 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 45,735 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 38,781 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 26,702 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 26,601 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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
Full Smart (mcc) City Coupe reliability report

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AP04 KPK is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AP04 KPK, 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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AP04 KPK is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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