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KX04 BMM

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

44,509 mi
Last recorded44,509 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 44,509 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 39,830 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 39,813 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 39,635 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 39,631 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 38,297 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 38,297 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/55r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2019 37,821 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 36,910 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre is perished and cracking

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint link bar (2.4.G.2)

Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 4 Oct 2017 36,910 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint link bar (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre is cracking

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

Nearside Rear tyre is perished and cracking

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint link bar (2.4.G.2)

Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 32,950 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 31,314 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 29,004 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 28,280 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 27,637 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 25,806 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

engine dust cover fitted at the time of the test

Pass 1 Sep 2009 21,245 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 21,245 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 18,311 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2008 18,311 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 15,305 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 BMM is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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

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