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KO04 NLE

2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

128,891 mi
Last recorded128,891 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet48,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO04 NLE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 128,891 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 127,134 miles

Item removed from steering wheel (plastic trims)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Removed from rear view mirror ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Starting to perish/crack (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Projected image correct at time of retest but image weak (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted obscuring view of rigid brake pipes

Fail 14 Nov 2024 127,127 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced No beam image projected (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced No beam image projected (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre side wall split to cords (outer) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Item removed from steering wheel (plastic trims)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Starting to perish/crack (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted obscuring view of rigid brake pipes

Pass 16 Nov 2023 123,380 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 114,437 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat Belt Twisted, but retracting.

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 114,435 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat Belt Twisted, but retracting.

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 107,083 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 107,074 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 96,819 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 96,819 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2019 90,106 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 90,106 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 88,352 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/rear drive shaft seal leaking

Pass 12 Apr 2017 84,187 miles

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

front brake pads getting low

nearside front track-rod end ball joint dust cover showing signs of wear

slight distortion to nearside rear inner wheel rim

Fail 12 Apr 2017 84,187 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake pads getting low

nearside front track-rod end ball joint dust cover showing signs of wear

slight distortion to nearside rear inner wheel rim

Pass 21 Apr 2016 82,766 miles

engine/gearbox mounting weak

Pass 6 Dec 2014 75,019 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Dec 2014 75,019 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 71,254 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 59,445 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 59,445 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fail 31 May 2012 59,317 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside coil spring inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2011 47,053 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 47,053 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 35,704 miles

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

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

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

front and rear tyres wearing on inner edges recomend front wheel allignment checked

Pass 28 Apr 2008 24,933 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 14,180 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Cabriolet?

Based on 38,203 MOT tests across 2,410 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
3,323
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,410
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 1,073
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,072
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 667
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 650
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 640
Full Smart (mcc) Cabriolet reliability report

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KO04 NLE is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

Across all 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 48,984 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) Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,073 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KO04 NLE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 22 years old, this Smart (mcc) Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KO04 NLE is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 29 July 2004.

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