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KM04 BWF

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

31,472 mi
Last recorded31,472 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM04 BWF
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 31,472 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked & perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 31,472 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked & perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid refilled empty bottle (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 30,571 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 30,565 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pump not running (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Topped up low engine oil prior to test - 1 Litre

Pass 21 Apr 2017 28,678 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 28,678 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2016 26,952 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 25,713 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under trays fitted

Fail 3 Sep 2014 24,497 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 24,497 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 23,732 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 22,453 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 20,069 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 16,112 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES STARTING TO PERISH N/S/R BRAKE BACK PLATE DAMP FULL LENGTH UNDER TRAY FITTED

Fail 18 Feb 2011 16,112 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

BOTH REAR TYRES STARTING TO PERISH N/S/R BRAKE BACK PLATE DAMP FULL LENGTH UNDER TRAY FITTED

Pass 19 Feb 2010 12,531 miles

FULL LENGTH UNDER TRAY FITTED

Pass 13 Feb 2009 10,220 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 7,790 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 7,790 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 3,587 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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KM04 BWF is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KM04 BWF, 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 KM04 BWF registered?

KM04 BWF is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 8 April 2004.

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