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KP04 NDC

2004 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

34,981 mi
Last recorded34,981 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet48,730 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP04 NDC
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2021 34,981 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D/Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON MINIUM LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D/Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front brake disc/s are corroded inner face/poor condtion

Fail 6 Feb 2021 34,976 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D/Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON MINIUM LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D/Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front brake disc/s are corroded inner face/poor condtion

Pass 1 Feb 2020 32,697 miles

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

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

Parking brake has little reserve travel.

Under-tray and outer Sill covers fitted.

Pass 9 Feb 2019 31,698 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also has splits in inner and outer sidewalls. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Parking brake has little reserve travel.

Under-trays and outer Sill covers fitted.

Fail 9 Feb 2019 31,698 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also has splits in inner and outer sidewalls. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Parking brake has little reserve travel.

Under-trays and outer Sill covers fitted.

Fail 26 Jan 2019 31,667 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer bottle possibly leaking (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering wheel rim loose slightly (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175/5515 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear wheel slightly binding

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 30,988 miles

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

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

Front wipers smearing slightly

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 30,829 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre balding on inner shoulder

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 30,564 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 30,038 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Aug 2014 30,038 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2013 29,312 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

front wipers worn

Fail 19 Aug 2013 29,305 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Aug 2012 28,733 miles

Slight play on steering wheel

Fail 17 Aug 2012 28,733 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight play on steering wheel

Pass 27 May 2011 28,321 miles

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

front brake discs pitted

Pass 17 May 2010 27,910 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Apr 2009 26,288 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 26,288 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 22,644 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet?

Based on 92,662 MOT tests across 5,808 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
3,216
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
5,808
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,333
coil spring broken 1,144
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,132
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 813
Stop lamp not working 780
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet reliability report

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KP04 NDC is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2004 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 48,730 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) Fortwo Cabriolet fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KP04 NDC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KP04 NDC is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 23 April 2004.

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