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AR04 KYC

2004 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,050 mi
Last recorded36,050 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe47,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR04 KYC
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 36,050 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 18 Oct 2024 35,786 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 corners (1.1.11 (c))

Front and rear axle/suspension components rusty

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2024 35,786 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern visible (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective misty/scratched (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern visible (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective misty/scratched (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 corners (1.1.11 (c))

Front and rear axle/suspension components rusty

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 35,239 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 35,238 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel low effort (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under tray fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2022 34,810 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both n/s and o/s on inner surfaces, also lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both n/s and o/s lenes, scratched/ cloudy/ misted, projected images only just acceptable (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder from window screen ()

Front steering slightly heavy in operation

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished and starting to split (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension components starting to show corrosion

plastic under trays/ covers fitted to underside obscuring view to some components

Pass 11 Nov 2021 34,473 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

emissions near limit

underbody components/areas widespread corrosion,unable to assess due to covers

Pass 18 Nov 2020 34,332 miles

condensation in headlight units

front discs poor

some front brake inbalence

vehicle rusty underneath

Fail 13 Nov 2020 34,332 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

condensation in headlight units

front discs poor

some front brake inbalence

vehicle rusty underneath

Pass 15 Nov 2019 33,988 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2019 33,988 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))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 33,983 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 2 Jul 2013 29,330 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jul 2013 29,329 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2012 26,155 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 22,896 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 20,002 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 17,028 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 13,653 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 10,126 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe?

Based on 440,585 MOT tests across 27,730 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
3,350
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
27,730
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,722
coil spring broken 5,964
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,749
Stop lamp not working 4,422
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 4,260
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe reliability report

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AR04 KYC is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2004 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 47,226 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,722 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AR04 KYC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 22 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AR04 KYC is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 27 August 2004.

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