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KM04 YRV

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

71,081 mi
Last recorded71,081 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM04 YRV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 71,081 miles
Fail 27 May 2026 71,081 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2024
Pass 24 Oct 2023 66,916 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 65,378 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 65,378 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 58,547 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 51,449 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2018 51,449 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 46,615 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 44,754 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 44,746 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 43,305 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 37,899 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 32,137 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 27,697 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 15,943 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 12,963 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 12,849 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 12,814 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 12,731 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 YRV is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YRV, 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 YRV registered?

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

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