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KR53 ZHK

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

76,640 mi
Last recorded76,640 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR53 ZHK
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2023 76,640 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2023 76,521 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault ABS Light on (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced no beam pattern (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced no beam pattern (4.1.4 (a))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill can not be fully inspected because off sill plastic cover (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 75,980 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box corroded and holed (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Mar 2022 75,979 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box corroded and holed (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 75,232 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all rear spring seats corroded

all suspension showing signs of slight corrosion

top brake light has an led not working

Fail 30 Sep 2020 75,226 miles

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))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all rear spring seats corroded

all suspension showing signs of slight corrosion

top brake light has an led not working

Fail 17 Aug 2020 75,211 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))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component damaged and seriously weakened tie bar is bent and corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rear tyres cracked round inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear suspension tie bar corroded and thin

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn top bush area noisey on lock to lock check (2.2.2 (b))

Steering system slightly rough slack tight slack tight on lock to lock check (2.1.1 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both front hubs,suspension arms,shock absorbers corroded and thin (5.3.3 (b) (i))

battery light on dash

both rear spring seats top and bottom corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2015 75,035 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 74,356 miles

Front brake pipes protected with grease.

Pass 5 Nov 2012 67,470 miles

front brake discs have surface rust on them

Fail 5 Nov 2012 67,470 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front brake discs have surface rust on them

Pass 9 Feb 2012 60,509 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 49,233 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 40,074 miles

slight oil leak from sump

Pass 2 Feb 2009 32,528 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 27,732 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 19,586 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 ZHK is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KR53 ZHK, 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 ZHK is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 17 February 2004.

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