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HX04 HKV

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

66,543 mi
Last recorded66,543 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX04 HKV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2025 66,543 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 60,910 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 56,107 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 56,106 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

windscreen not bonded fully

Pass 21 Jan 2022 51,832 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 51,832 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 29 Jul 2019 42,622 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 39,248 miles

both front tyres perishing

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Fail 4 Jul 2018 39,247 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

both front tyres perishing

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 26 Jul 2017
Pass 25 Jul 2016 33,004 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 30,817 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 27,391 miles

both front brake flexi hoses heavily perished nearly through to inner cords

front brake pads thin

Pass 16 Apr 2013 24,026 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 23,427 miles

both front brake hoses perishing

Pass 29 Jun 2011 18,549 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r tyre worn low(just over 2mm in places)

rear tyres cracking on sidewalls/tread areas

Pass 28 Jul 2010 15,081 miles

front tyres cracking on tread corners

Pass 10 Jun 2009 12,221 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 11,109 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 9,185 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 8,495 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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HX04 HKV is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 HX04 HKV, 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 HX04 HKV registered?

HX04 HKV is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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