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KO04 EHU

2004 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

51,795 mi
Last recorded51,795 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet48,730 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO04 EHU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 51,795 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension components have corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 51,043 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 50,174 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2024 50,172 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 49,394 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 46,503 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 46,501 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 45,608 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 44,742 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2020 44,740 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 43,382 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 41,316 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 41,316 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 39,474 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 37,061 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 32,386 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Jul 2014 27,033 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 27,033 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 22,055 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 16,457 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 12,876 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 10,672 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 7,907 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 5,634 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 5,634 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 2,917 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet?

Based on 92,662 MOT tests across 5,808 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
3,216
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
5,808
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,333
coil spring broken 1,144
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,132
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 813
Stop lamp not working 780
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KO04 EHU is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2004 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 48,730 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KO04 EHU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KO04 EHU registered?

KO04 EHU is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 5 July 2004.

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