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TJ02 KAZ

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

76,283 mi
Last recorded76,283 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJ02 KAZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2026 76,283 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake fluid reservoir slightly insecure

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Driver's exterior door handle operation slightly intermittent

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2025 74,389 miles

Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 73,434 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 65,872 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 22 Sep 2023 65,872 miles

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 65,418 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2023 65,418 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 54,520 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2021 54,517 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2019 50,925 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 46,705 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 41,670 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 41,670 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 40,532 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 37,775 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Dec 2014 37,751 miles

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 28,277 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

child seat fitted to n/s/f seat

Pass 19 Sep 2012 22,820 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 22,820 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 12,389 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 15,210 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 8,318 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 3,616 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 3,276 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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TJ02 KAZ is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 TJ02 KAZ, 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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TJ02 KAZ is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 21 October 2004.

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