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KU04 KPS

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

71,189 mi
Last recorded71,189 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU04 KPS
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2015 71,189 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 69,234 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 61,840 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 54,375 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 54,367 miles

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)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 54,363 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 54,363 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2012 50,649 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 44,589 miles

Drivers outer door handle sticky when opening

Plastic undertray preventing a full mot inspection

Fail 15 Feb 2011 44,589 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2010 88,147 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 88,147 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2009 33,053 miles

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)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 27,710 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 21,637 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2007 21,637 miles

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.

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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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.

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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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