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KN04 JZE

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

82,426 mi
Last recorded82,426 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2020
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN04 JZE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2020 82,426 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 77,984 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2017 76,778 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 76,778 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 75,302 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine oil leaks

front washers poor

rear wiper split

Fail 11 Jan 2016 75,302 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine oil leaks

front washers poor

rear wiper split

Fail 9 Jan 2015 72,054 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 72,054 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 68,347 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 68,347 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front washers poor

Fail 14 Jan 2013 64,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 64,578 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 61,011 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 58,235 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 58,235 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 47,532 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 36,530 miles

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

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

Rear diff seals leaking slightly

Pass 4 Jan 2008 24,545 miles

cant see brake pads due to wheel trims

Pass 19 Mar 2007 18,884 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 JZE is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Red with a 599cc 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 KN04 JZE, 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 JZE is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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