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KX04 RZB

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025
Fail 19 Nov 2025

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted to the extent the tyre is likely to become detached piece of wheel missing on bead seat (outer face) (5.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 67,586 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 65,555 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 64,844 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2021 64,843 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 62,829 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 62,829 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 61,162 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 61,162 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 59,947 miles

oil leak

Fail 15 Sep 2016 59,947 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2015 57,969 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 55,275 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 51,091 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres wearing low

rear tyres worn to 3mm on inner edge of middle 75% of tread

Pass 11 Aug 2012 37,118 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 27,806 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 6 Sep 2011 27,806 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 26,816 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 25,422 miles

offside front tyre worn unevenly, tread depth low on inner edge

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 21 Jan 2010 25,422 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front tyre worn unevenly, tread depth low on inner edge

offside rear brake noisy

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

suspect front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 29 Jan 2009 19,572 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 19,572 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 15,855 miles

wipers poor

Pass 16 Feb 2007 12,231 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 12,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 RZB 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 65.4%.

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 RZB, 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 RZB registered?

KX04 RZB is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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The MOT history for KX04 RZB shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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