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KT04 FVH

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

52,950 mi
Last recorded52,950 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT04 FVH
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2023 52,950 miles

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 16 Dec 2023 52,950 miles

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

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2022 51,959 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

condensation in headlights

fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 15 Dec 2021 51,031 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 51,031 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 40,994 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/ aged dot suggests tyre was made in 2005 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/ aged dot suggests tyre was made in 2005 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/ aged dot suggests tyre was made in 2005 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/ aged dot suggests tyre was made in 2005 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Dec 2020 40,994 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/ aged dot suggests tyre was made in 2005 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/ aged dot suggests tyre was made in 2005 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/ aged dot suggests tyre was made in 2005 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/ aged dot suggests tyre was made in 2005 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 36,564 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2019 36,564 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2018 27,739 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 27,739 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2017 26,179 miles

fuel cap seal perishing

rear no plate discolour

Pass 23 May 2016 24,927 miles

atten washers

fuel cap seal perishing

Fail 23 May 2016 24,927 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

atten washers

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 22 May 2015 22,845 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 22,845 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 May 2014 21,285 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 19,685 miles

Front discs discolouring & corrroding.

Pass 24 May 2012 17,677 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 16,042 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 15,219 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 14,697 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 14,256 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
Full Smart (mcc) City Coupe reliability report

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KT04 FVH is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 KT04 FVH, 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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What year was KT04 FVH registered?

KT04 FVH is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 27 July 2004.

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