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KO04 XVL

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,891 mi
Last recorded135,891 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2024 135,891 miles

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))

Fail 9 Feb 2024 135,800 miles

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))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 127,086 miles

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))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 115,694 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 112,238 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 103,721 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2020 103,721 miles

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))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 97,005 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2018 97,005 miles

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))

Fail 18 Oct 2018 96,846 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 93,713 miles

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)

Fail 16 Oct 2017 93,713 miles

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)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 89,157 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 85,300 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2016 85,160 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 45,364 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 45,364 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 37,740 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs deteriated

Fail 1 Mar 2013 30,393 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 30,393 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 30,119 miles

nsr tyre 2mm,front discs have corrosion,

Pass 18 Aug 2011 27,716 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 27,716 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 23,318 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 17,518 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 15,662 miles

plastic under tray and sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 16 Jul 2007 13,545 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 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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