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KS04 TCJ

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

91,408 mi
Last recorded91,408 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS04 TCJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Dec 2021 91,408 miles

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases large crack on mount. (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion to metal brake lines. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bald inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and cuts to inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bald inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front fog lamp in-op.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and cuts to inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear light assembly damaged.

brake warning light on.

fuel cap seal perished and split.

Pass 17 Nov 2020 85,094 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 23 May 2019 82,198 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2018 79,198 miles

NEARSIDE REAR ROAD WHEEL DAMAGED ON INNER RIM

REAR SILENCER SLIGHTLY BLOWING

Pass 6 Jun 2017 77,546 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 72,138 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE

REAR NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED AND MARKED

Pass 28 May 2015 66,254 miles

rear number plate slight damage

Pass 27 May 2014 60,445 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 60,171 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

SUMP BADLY CORRODED

Pass 24 May 2013 55,098 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHT CUTS ON INNER WALL OF TYRE

Pass 8 Jun 2012 50,423 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 50,423 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 May 2011 45,556 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 45,520 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 May 2010 40,717 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 May 2010 40,677 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED AND WORN MORE ON INNER SIDES OF DISCS

NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL SLIGHTLY DAMAGED ON INNER RIM OF WHEEL

Pass 18 May 2009 36,410 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

Pass 2 Jun 2008 32,949 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 32,949 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

both front tyres bald on inside edges of tyres needs 2 new tyres soon as possible

Pass 1 Jun 2007 28,407 miles

rear wiper rubber split

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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KS04 TCJ is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KS04 TCJ, 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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KS04 TCJ is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 9 June 2004.

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