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KX04 RYP

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Blue Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

114,179 mi
Last recorded114,179 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX04 RYP
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 114,179 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2024 112,571 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2024 112,571 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2023 105,435 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 100,013 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2022 100,013 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 97,880 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 95,743 miles

headlamps tarnishing

Fail 30 Jun 2020 95,740 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

headlamps tarnishing

Pass 24 Apr 2019 93,260 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber shaft has slight play

Signs of fuel around filter pipe

Pass 10 Apr 2018 89,082 miles

front brake discs corroding

front number plate discoloreed

Fail 9 Apr 2018 89,079 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust (7.3.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm & worn out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake discs corroding

front number plate discoloreed

n/s/f tyre worn to edges

Pass 20 Apr 2017 84,280 miles

both front tyres worn to inner edges

front number plate discolouring

knocking noise from offside front suspension

offside front shock has slight play to shaft

slight play to both front anti roll bar links

slight play to offside front top shock mount

washers weak

Pass 20 Apr 2016 76,231 miles

rear tyre worn low

Fail 19 Apr 2016 76,228 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear tyre worn low

Pass 8 Apr 2015 66,974 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 55,882 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Apr 2014 55,882 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2013 50,195 miles

o/s/f tyre void of tread on inner edge(strong advise)

Fail 9 Apr 2013 50,195 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

o/s/f tyre void of tread on inner edge(strong advise)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 46,800 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear n/plate deteriorated

Fail 23 Apr 2012 46,766 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear n/plate deteriorated

Pass 26 Apr 2011 42,018 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 44,699 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 26,741 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 20,052 miles

n/s/f tyre splitting

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge and splitting

rear w/blade split

Pass 14 Apr 2007 16,218 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 16,192 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge just on limit

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
Full Smart (mcc) City Coupe reliability report

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KX04 RYP is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Blue with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RYP, 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 RYP is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 17 March 2004.

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