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KX04 BFB

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

98,366 mi
Last recorded98,366 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 98,366 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 61,057 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 60,772 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 60,653 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 60,653 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 60,188 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 60,033 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 59,822 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 59,271 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 58,760 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 16 Sep 2016 57,712 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 54,098 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 53,961 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 53,961 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

brake discs corroded

o/s/front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Jun 2013 53,049 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 51,334 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 47,786 miles

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

Nearside Front and Offside Front tyres worn on inner edge.

Fail 23 Jun 2011 47,785 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front and Offside Front tyres worn on inner edge.

Pass 1 Jul 2010 41,817 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 41,763 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 36,806 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 28,260 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Nov 2007 28,256 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 BFB is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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

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