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KM04 CAX

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

95,197 mi
Last recorded95,197 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM04 CAX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2024 95,197 miles

Central Rear Inner Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn rear axle bush frontwards bush worn not excessive (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases minor exhaust leak emissions just met (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2023 93,155 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both fronts clouding (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top shock mount has play unweighted (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 90,203 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 86,542 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 85,475 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 80,598 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 77,892 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 77,883 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 76,362 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 72,198 miles

both front tyres signs of cracking in tread pattern

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Feb 2015 64,084 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 59,219 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 52,616 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 52,616 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 47,070 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 38,997 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 38,997 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 33,948 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 30,050 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 23,557 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 23,557 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise tracking required. advise undershields fitted inspection difficult.

Pass 23 Mar 2007 18,901 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 18,901 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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 CAX is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 KM04 CAX, 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 CAX registered?

KM04 CAX is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 19 April 2004.

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