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PN04 KXR

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

86,483 mi
Last recorded86,483 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN04 KXR
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2021 86,483 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2021 86,483 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 83,732 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 83,732 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 78,362 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 73,495 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 Feb 2018 73,488 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' objects stuck to screen and objects hanging from rear view mirror (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 69,228 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 66,138 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jan 2016 66,138 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2015 59,048 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 59,048 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 56,425 miles

Both front tyres worn slightly on inner edges

Pass 30 Apr 2013 48,191 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 48,199 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 42,275 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 37,067 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 37,007 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 30,441 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 26,597 miles

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

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

under vehicle inspection hampered by extensive plastic shielding

Fail 10 Mar 2008 22,040 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 22,040 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 17,333 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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PN04 KXR is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 PN04 KXR, 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 PN04 KXR registered?

PN04 KXR is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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