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KT04 MDE

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

78,060 mi
Last recorded78,060 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT04 MDE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2021 78,060 miles

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

Nearside Rear torsion bar has been bent

Pass 4 Nov 2019 77,829 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 77,676 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 77,676 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 75,560 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 75,560 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 75,357 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 70,359 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 65,073 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer perished

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Feb 2014 65,072 miles

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

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

Fuel cap sealing washer perished

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Feb 2013 59,429 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

cuts in nearside rear tyre but no cords exposed

fuel cap sealing washer slightly perished

slight play in offside front shock absorber

undertray loose

Pass 18 Feb 2013 59,429 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

cuts in nearside rear tyre but no cords exposed

fuel cap sealing washer slightly perished

slight play in offside front shock absorber

undertray loose

Pass 28 Mar 2012 54,005 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 47,693 miles

n/s/f tyre perished

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner egde

Fail 21 Mar 2011 47,638 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

n/s/f tyre perished

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner egde

Pass 10 Mar 2010 44,064 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 40,113 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 35,529 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 35,521 miles

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

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 MDE is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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