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KX04 RXH

2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

35,025 mi
Last recorded35,025 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet48,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX04 RXH
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 35,025 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 34,989 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 31,132 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 31,130 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 25,988 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge 145/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 25,988 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge 145/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 22,460 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Jan 2021 22,460 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 19,729 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 18,458 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 17,574 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 16,612 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 16,611 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 14,862 miles

both front & offside rear tyres are original tyres for car

Pass 24 Feb 2014 13,323 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 13,323 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 12,163 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 10,526 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 9,631 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 8,595 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

corrosion check carried out best to capability on underside of vehicle due to guards fitted from front to rear

rear number plate dirty

Pass 10 Mar 2009 7,304 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Mar 2008 6,019 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 4,724 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet?

Based on 41,914 MOT tests across 2,495 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
3,241
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,495
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 1,262
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,250
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 770
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 746
Headlamp aim too low 706
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KX04 RXH is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 48,548 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,262 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KX04 RXH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 22 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KX04 RXH registered?

KX04 RXH is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 4 March 2004.

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