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KX04 BML

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

28,860 mi
Last recorded28,860 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 28,860 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2025 28,860 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 28,456 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 28,154 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 27,857 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 26,999 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 26,589 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 25,921 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 24,015 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 24,015 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 20,348 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 19,029 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 17,919 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 16,905 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 16,905 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Jul 2013 16,038 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2013 16,038 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 14,880 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 13,808 miles

offside rear tyre outer wall starting to crack and perish

Pass 24 Jul 2010 12,728 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2010 12,728 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2009 11,608 miles

offside front tyre starting to perish

Pass 19 Jul 2008 10,411 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 9,045 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 BML 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 79.2%.

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 BML, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KX04 BML registered?

KX04 BML is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 29 July 2004.

Is KX04 BML safe to buy?

The MOT history for KX04 BML shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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