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KN04 RXG

2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

72,134 mi
Last recorded72,134 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet48,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN04 RXG
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 72,134 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 70,666 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 70,259 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 70,228 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 68,198 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 66,498 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 66,498 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 63,515 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2014 63,515 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 59,856 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 56,470 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON EDGES OF TYRES

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL SLIGHTLY DAMAGED ON INNER RIM OF WHEEL

OFFSIDE FRONT SHOCKABSORBER SLIGHTLY LEAKING AND WEAK

Pass 28 Apr 2010 52,203 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 48,814 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 42,311 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 31,676 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 31,676 miles

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

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Cabriolet?

Based on 38,203 MOT tests across 2,410 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
3,323
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,410
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 1,073
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,072
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 667
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 650
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 640
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KN04 RXG is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 48,984 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,073 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KN04 RXG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KN04 RXG registered?

KN04 RXG is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 25 March 2004.

Is KN04 RXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN04 RXG shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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