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KT04 KRU

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,322 mi
Last recorded67,322 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 67,322 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 12 Aug 2017 67,321 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 65,796 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 65,781 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect o/s and n/s (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 68,225 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 64,433 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 64,433 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 53,081 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 53,081 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 43,945 miles

nearside rear and offside rear lower shockabsorber bushes showing signs of deterioration no excessive movement.

Fail 13 Jul 2012 43,945 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear and offside rear lower shockabsorber bushes showing signs of deterioration no excessive movement.

Pass 20 Jul 2011 42,122 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 28,183 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 24,003 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 2 Jul 2007 16,453 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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KT04 KRU is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KRU, 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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KT04 KRU is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 2 July 2004.

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