CarVerify

Free Car Check

KO04 NLY

2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Black Petrol 599cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2024
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,611 mi
Last recorded94,611 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet48,548 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Smart (mcc)
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO04 NLY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2023 94,611 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 93,613 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 93,613 miles

Boot lid component insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 92,815 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jun 2019 92,815 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end modification unsafe (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 91,593 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 91,494 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 90,449 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 80,600 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% hi level (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still secure

Fail 1 Dec 2016 80,600 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% hi level (1.2.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still secure

Fail 14 Sep 2016 80,260 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower shock mount/stub axel corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Lower shock mount/stub axel corroded

Oil leak ()

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% hi level (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust box bracket broken

Pass 30 Sep 2015 77,973 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 76,082 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Nov 2014 76,081 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2013 71,458 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 71,457 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 May 2012 62,079 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 57,275 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 50,564 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 46,347 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 46,097 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2008 39,449 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 39,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 34,639 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 34,638 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet?

Based on 41,914 MOT tests across 2,495 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
3,241
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,495
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 1,262
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,250
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 770
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 746
Headlamp aim too low 706
Full Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

KO04 NLY is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 48,548 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 Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,262 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KO04 NLY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KO04 NLY?

You can check the full history of KO04 NLY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KO04 NLY registered?

KO04 NLY is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 3 August 2004.

Is KO04 NLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KO04 NLY shows 25 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KO04 NLY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on KO04 NLY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.