MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,189 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Drivers outer door handle sticky when opening
Plastic undertray preventing a full mot inspection
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Drivers outer door handle sticky when opening
Plastic undertray preventing a full mot inspection
Drivers door slightly sticky
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Petrol cap rubber seal starting to crack up
Unable to do a full mot inspection due to plastic panels under the car
Drivers door slightly sticky
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Petrol cap rubber seal starting to crack up
Unable to do a full mot inspection due to plastic panels under the car
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Coupe?
Based on 282,294 MOT tests across 17,380 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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KU04 KPS is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 KU04 KPS, 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 KU04 KPS registered?
KU04 KPS is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 1 March 2004.
Is KU04 KPS safe to buy?
The MOT history for KU04 KPS shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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