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RE04 XKP

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

110,546 mi
Last recorded110,546 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE04 XKP
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 110,546 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 104,996 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2024 104,930 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 98,494 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin and discs are corroded and worn on their inner faces (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint has slight play trackrod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2023 98,327 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin and discs are corroded and worn on their inner faces (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint has slight play trackrod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 91,686 miles

front and rear brake pipes are corroding

Pass 15 Dec 2021 87,412 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 87,412 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 83,508 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 78,600 miles

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

Number plates

Pass 13 Dec 2018 73,410 miles

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

Number plates

Pass 9 Nov 2017 66,220 miles

Number plates

Pass 16 Aug 2016 54,464 miles

Number plates

Pass 1 Aug 2015 48,369 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2015 48,359 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2014 45,186 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 23 May 2014 45,177 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 22 May 2013 37,399 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 32,959 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2012 32,959 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 May 2011 28,961 miles

high level brake light not working cos its been disconnected

rear number plate deteriated

Fail 11 May 2011 28,932 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 20,397 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 16,216 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 16,216 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 11,987 miles

front tyres perished

Pass 28 Mar 2007 8,722 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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RE04 XKP is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 RE04 XKP, 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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RE04 XKP is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 2 April 2004.

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