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KO04 YYR

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Blue Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,926 mi
Last recorded84,926 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO04 YYR
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2019 84,926 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 82,317 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front tyre damaged

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Nov 2018 82,286 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front tyre damaged

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Nov 2017 76,925 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 68,139 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 60,646 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 56,976 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 53,357 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 53,354 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 51,347 miles

air bag warning light on.

Pass 26 Nov 2010 48,522 miles

Air bag warning light staying on.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 18 Nov 2010 48,509 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Air bag warning light staying on.

Pass 18 Aug 2009 46,549 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s/r tyre below 1.6mm on inside edge of tread

Fail 18 Aug 2009 46,549 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s/r tyre below 1.6mm on inside edge of tread

Pass 30 Aug 2008 45,371 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 45,371 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2007 44,682 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 44,682 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 YYR is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Blue with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 YYR, 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 YYR is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 29 July 2004.

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