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KX04 BDJ

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

78,892 mi
Last recorded78,892 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX04 BDJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2017 78,892 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 2 Sep 2017 78,892 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 76,926 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 75,543 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 24 Aug 2013 66,904 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 66,904 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 59,870 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 52,423 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 52,421 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 40,223 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 40,223 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 33,081 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 26,580 miles

Slight imbalance to front brakes

Pass 14 Jan 2008 26,368 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 31 Oct 2007 26,101 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 26,101 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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KX04 BDJ is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver 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 KX04 BDJ, 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 KX04 BDJ registered?

KX04 BDJ is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 27 July 2004.

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