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KN04 JZD

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

33,689 mi
Last recorded33,689 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN04 JZD
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 33,689 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lenses fading (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 25 Jun 2026 33,689 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lenses fading (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 30,515 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 27,441 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Jul 2024 27,441 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 22,334 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2023 22,298 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 17,218 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2022 17,128 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 17,025 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 10 Mar 2021 17,024 miles

Front Direction indicator not working both sides (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 16,904 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Feb 2020 16,904 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 16,842 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 14 Mar 2019 16,842 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 16,651 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front tyre cracking

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 16,561 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 16,561 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 16,357 miles

Offside Front headlight has build up of condensation

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front on edgers + cracking on tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Mar 2016 16,357 miles

Offside Front headlight has build up of condensation

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Side repeater incorrect colour both front (1.4.A.2f)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front on edgers + cracking on tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 15,975 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 15,074 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Feb 2014 15,073 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 14,462 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 14,462 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 20 Mar 2012 14,007 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 14,007 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 12,840 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 11,341 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 9,898 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 8,771 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 7,716 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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KN04 JZD is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KN04 JZD, 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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KN04 JZD is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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