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KN54 JWL

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

70,526 mi
Last recorded70,526 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN54 JWL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2020 70,526 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2019 68,192 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 58,046 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 58,038 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 56,083 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 56,074 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 53,755 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 49,386 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 45,574 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 37,698 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 31,096 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 28,818 miles

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

nsr tyre perishing

Pass 17 Sep 2009 25,620 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 20,531 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 15,582 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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KN54 JWL is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KN54 JWL, 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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KN54 JWL is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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