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KX04 BDL

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

26,893 mi
Last recorded26,893 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 26,893 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside + nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside + nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2025 24,561 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside + nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside + nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2024 19,073 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 16,801 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 10 May 2023 16,801 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 May 2022 16,680 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 28 Apr 2022 16,672 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2021 16,418 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside + nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 May 2019 15,705 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres has crack inside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 May 2019 15,705 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres has crack inside (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 15,422 miles

both rear tyres have crack on side wall

Pass 15 May 2017 14,871 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged outer bead (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre shows moderate cracking

Offside Rear tyre shows moderate cracking and cuts to its inner and outer walls

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 1 Jun 2016 14,342 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 May 2016 14,332 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2015 13,630 miles

near-side front tyre cracking

off-side front tyre cracking

Pass 22 May 2014 12,652 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 12,133 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside and offside front tyres show cracking to their outer shoulders

offside rear tyre shows a cut to its outer wall

Pass 18 Jun 2013 12,133 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside and offside front tyres show cracking to their outer shoulders

offside rear tyre shows a cut to its outer wall

Pass 25 Jun 2012 11,067 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 11,064 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 10,898 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 10,560 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 10,275 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 9,982 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 BDL is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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