MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
52,366 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Headlamp lens seriously defective o/s n/s (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Side repeater slightly discoloured o/s n/s (4.4.3 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
oil sump exc. corroded
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
oil sump exc. corroded
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
front brake application uneven discs heavy corrosoin (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit to inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit to inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust tailpipe missing
misting of oil to driveshaft/gearbox seal
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
exhaust tailpipe missing
misting of oil to driveshaft/gearbox seal
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
exhaust tailpipe corroded
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
exhaust tailpipe corroded
dry creaking noise from o/s front lower wishbone when jacking up
n/s rear tyre outer wall cut and perished
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
dry creaking noise from o/s front lower wishbone when jacking up
n/s rear tyre outer wall cut and perished
front brake disks slight worn
restricted view of under vehilce undertrays fitted
unable to check outer sill plastic covers fitted
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
front brake disks slight worn
restricted view of under vehilce undertrays fitted
unable to check outer sill plastic covers fitted
Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)
Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)
How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Coupe?
Based on 282,294 MOT tests across 17,380 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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KO04 CHY is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 KO04 CHY, 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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KO04 CHY is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 23 July 2004.
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