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KM04 CVZ

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

72,984 mi
Last recorded72,984 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2019 72,984 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 72,984 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 71,754 miles

cannot see pads

slight play in engine mounts

Fail 7 Aug 2018

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

cannot see pads

Pass 5 Sep 2017 68,442 miles

Nearside Front tyre on limit

Nearside Rear tyre near limit

slight play in steering rack

Fail 5 Sep 2017 68,432 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre on limit

Nearside Rear tyre near limit

slight play in steering rack

Pass 9 Sep 2016 63,293 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 58,543 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 55,601 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 52,973 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 50,172 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 47,568 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 44,811 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 44,811 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 41,296 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 38,185 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 38,185 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 32,539 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play in steering wheel

Fail 20 Apr 2007 32,539 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in steering wheel

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 CVZ is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 CVZ, 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 CVZ registered?

KM04 CVZ is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 13 April 2004.

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