MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,891 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (175/55/15) 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (175/55/15) 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer Sidewall, Cords Visible. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 145/65T15. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated b oth (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both, lower (2.7.4)
child seat/s fitted not allowing full inspection
engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated b oth (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both, lower (2.7.4)
child seat/s fitted not allowing full inspection
engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front brake discs deteriated
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nsr tyre 2mm,front discs have corrosion,
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
plastic under tray and sill covers fitted at time of test
How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Coupe?
Based on 282,294 MOT tests across 17,380 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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KO04 XVL is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 XVL, 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 XVL is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 22 July 2004.
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