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KO04 HLP

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

184,635 mi
Last recorded184,635 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2023 184,635 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Mar 2023 184,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 180,187 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 107,269 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2019 102,517 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2018 96,347 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 89,099 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 86,303 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 85,896 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 85,268 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 84,055 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 76,653 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 67,565 miles

Engine management malfunction lamp illuminated

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 60,665 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2010 60,665 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

WIPERS DETERIORATING

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 2,350 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 433 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 28,334 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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KO04 HLP is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 KO04 HLP, 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 HLP is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 21 July 2004.

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