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KN04 FZF

2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

121,003 mi
Last recorded121,003 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster55,275 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN04 FZF
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2024 121,003 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front suspension arms are modified

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 103,073 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 98,011 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2021 92,963 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2019 91,100 miles

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

both front brake discs surface corrosion

both front shocker casings slight corrosion

o/s/r brake slight bind

Pass 27 Apr 2016 90,329 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 90,324 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 85,456 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 81,423 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 81,423 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 77,042 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Nov 2011 70,120 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 1 Nov 2011 70,120 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 63,816 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 63,816 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 8 Oct 2009 58,184 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f fog light lens broken

Pass 8 Oct 2009 58,184 miles

o/s/f fog light lens broken

Pass 28 Oct 2008 48,934 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 31,879 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 31,878 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Roadster?

Based on 33,271 MOT tests across 2,102 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
3,229
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
2,102
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 713
position lamp(s) not working 623
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 587
Stop lamp not working 538
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 515
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KN04 FZF is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Silver 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) Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 55,275 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) Roadster fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 713 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KN04 FZF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Smart (mcc) Roadster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KN04 FZF is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 6 April 2004.

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