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KN04 EHX

2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2025
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

65,254 mi
Last recorded65,254 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet48,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN04 EHX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2024 65,254 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 65,243 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 65,230 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2020 64,678 miles
Fail 14 May 2020 64,678 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2019 63,061 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 63,048 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2018 60,364 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 60,364 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 58,075 miles

Central Rear Inner Gearbox mounting defective gearbox and engine ()

Nearside Front tyre aged and deteriorated

Oil leak ()

Rear both rear tyres worn unevenly and aged

Fail 27 Apr 2017 58,075 miles

Central Rear Inner Gearbox mounting defective gearbox and engine ()

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front tyre aged and deteriorated

Oil leak ()

Rear both rear tyres worn unevenly and aged

Pass 19 Apr 2016 54,431 miles

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

Oil Leak under vehicle

Fail 19 Apr 2016 54,431 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Oil Leak under vehicle

Pass 14 Apr 2015 51,159 miles

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 14 Apr 2015 51,159 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 24 Apr 2014 48,272 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 48,272 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Apr 2013 44,951 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 44,951 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 41,598 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 19 Apr 2011 38,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 38,091 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 34,364 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 30,283 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2009 30,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 29,101 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 29,101 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 May 2008 25,879 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 25,877 miles

Brake pedal feels spongy with the vacuum fully depleted (3.3.C.2)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 18,253 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet?

Based on 41,914 MOT tests across 2,495 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
3,241
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,495
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 1,262
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,250
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 770
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 746
Headlamp aim too low 706
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KN04 EHX is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 48,548 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 Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,262 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KN04 EHX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 22 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KN04 EHX registered?

KN04 EHX is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 1 April 2004.

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