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KX04 BNT

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

55,549 mi
Last recorded55,549 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 55,549 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

petrol cap sealing ring starting to split

Pass 2 Dec 2024 55,216 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel cap seal starting to split

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Wheel rim damaged

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 54,737 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lift in top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 54,729 miles

Central Front Steering component casing fixing bolts ineffective steering dampner leaking (2.1.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lift in top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 54,343 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Wheel rim damaged

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 54,342 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Wheel rim damaged

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 51,939 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 51,939 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 48,626 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 48,626 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 39,888 miles

Squeak from steering coupling area (no play visible).

Pass 29 Jun 2018 36,440 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 36,440 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 34,915 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 33,040 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 31,221 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 29,440 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2014 29,410 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2013 27,392 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2012 25,246 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 22,804 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 20,497 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 18,295 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2008 15,837 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 13,431 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2007 13,406 miles

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

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 BNT is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 BNT, 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 BNT registered?

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

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