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KX04 RYA

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,394 mi
Last recorded68,394 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX04 RYA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2023 68,394 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2023 68,394 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 67,943 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides, corroded and scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 67,943 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides, corroded and scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 65,076 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides, corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 65,076 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides, corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation (4.1.4 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 58,111 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2019 58,111 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2018 48,512 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 46,078 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 44,151 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 42,363 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 42,342 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 39,608 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 36,290 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 33,382 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 30,420 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs corroded inner edges

Pass 17 Mar 2010 26,760 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 22,969 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 16,686 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 RYA is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RYA, 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 RYA registered?

KX04 RYA is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 16 April 2004.

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