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KO04 CHY

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2023
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

52,366 mi
Last recorded52,366 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO04 CHY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Fail 5 May 2026 52,366 miles

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))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 50,980 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2022 50,980 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 50,919 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 50,919 miles

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)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 50,372 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit to inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Oct 2015 50,372 miles

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)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 45,517 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Oct 2014 45,506 miles

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)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 41,062 miles

exhaust tailpipe missing

misting of oil to driveshaft/gearbox seal

Fail 28 Oct 2013 41,062 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 36,284 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2012 36,284 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 30,534 miles

dry creaking noise from o/s front lower wishbone when jacking up

n/s rear tyre outer wall cut and perished

Fail 9 Sep 2011 30,534 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 29,396 miles

front brake disks slight worn

restricted view of under vehilce undertrays fitted

unable to check outer sill plastic covers fitted

Fail 7 Sep 2010 29,396 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 25,845 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 21,800 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 21,799 miles

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.

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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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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