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KV04 AFA

2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

121,650 mi
Last recorded121,650 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet48,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV04 AFA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2023 121,650 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect NS and OS (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear Light unit damaged (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Rear bumper has been damaged which is fouling the rear wheel (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Lower and outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush NS and OS lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen OS jet in-op (3.5 (a))

Body panel slightly loose Rear bolt on panel corroded but not testable (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS and OS are corroded on the inner braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Lower and outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear bumper/body panel has been damaged which is fouling the rear exhaust system

Side repeater slightly discoloured NS and OS (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 116,011 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 107,806 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 May 2020 104,866 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 103,493 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2018 102,134 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 12 Apr 2017 100,577 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Apr 2017 100,577 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Apr 2016 97,593 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 94,544 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 90,591 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 82,236 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 77,212 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 69,417 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 60,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 60,804 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 41,675 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 26,537 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 11,952 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet?

Based on 41,914 MOT tests across 2,495 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
3,241
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,495
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 1,262
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,250
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 770
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 746
Headlamp aim too low 706
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KV04 AFA is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 48,548 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,262 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KV04 AFA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 22 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KV04 AFA is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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