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FX04 WKF

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

75,590 mi
Last recorded75,590 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX04 WKF
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 75,590 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

OIL LEAK.

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

Fail 7 May 2026 75,590 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

OIL LEAK.

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 69,005 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 69,005 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 62,125 miles

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

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 4 Apr 2024 62,125 miles

Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Side repeater incorrect colour N/S & O/S (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 55,208 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOYH SIDES LOWER BUSHES (5.3.2 (c))

SERVICE INDICATOR LAMP DISPLAYED

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated SLIGHT STIFFNESS, (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 2 Mar 2023 55,208 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOYH SIDES LOWER BUSHES (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 54,598 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 54,598 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 51,360 miles

Covers under vehicle and over outer body sills obscuring inspection.

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 48,538 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 48,212 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 48,031 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 47,396 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 47,396 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 45,848 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2016 45,848 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 44,989 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 44,069 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 42,380 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 40,951 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 38,930 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 36,867 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 34,927 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 32,572 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 32,572 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 25,121 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 25,121 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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FX04 WKF is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 FX04 WKF, 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 FX04 WKF registered?

FX04 WKF is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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