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KR53 PFK

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

85,582 mi
Last recorded85,582 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR53 PFK
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 85,582 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2026 85,576 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 83,460 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2025 83,452 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 79,260 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 78,719 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 74,264 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Jan 2022 74,264 miles

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Dec 2020 70,557 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 67,511 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 61,082 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 57,464 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides of vehicle (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak Engine ()

Fail 6 Dec 2017 57,464 miles

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides of vehicle (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 17 Jan 2017 53,543 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 49,293 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 45,278 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 45,232 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 41,762 miles

both front flexis cracking

slight play nearside front bottom ball joint

Pass 22 Jan 2013 37,750 miles

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

both front flexis cracking

front pads appear low

Pass 14 Jan 2012 33,498 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 27,134 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 21,956 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 16,205 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 16,204 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 11,254 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 11,253 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 8,948 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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KR53 PFK is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KR53 PFK, 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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KR53 PFK is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 9 January 2004.

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