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PK04 SOC

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

51,954 mi
Last recorded51,954 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK04 SOC
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2022 51,954 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 51,932 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 50,996 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 48,742 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

vehicle fitted with undertrays which prevent proper inspection of certain items

Pass 21 Feb 2019 46,785 miles

vehicle fitted with undertrays which prevent certain items from inspection

Pass 23 Feb 2018 46,468 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened at ball joint (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened at ball joint (2.4.G.1)

vehicle fitted with undertrays

Fail 22 Feb 2018 46,458 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened at ball joint (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened at ball joint (2.4.G.1)

vehicle fitted with undertrays

Pass 27 Feb 2017 44,665 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

vehicle fitted with an undertray which covers entire underside limiting inspection

Pass 18 Feb 2016 42,620 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 42,620 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 41,795 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Feb 2015 41,795 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2014 40,526 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2013 38,858 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 38,858 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 35,836 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 33,242 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 33,103 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Fail 12 Feb 2010 30,733 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 30,733 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 29,142 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Feb 2009 29,139 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 25,056 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 21,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 21,234 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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PK04 SOC is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 PK04 SOC, 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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PK04 SOC is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 23 March 2004.

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