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WG04 KCN

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

98,765 mi
Last recorded98,765 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG04 KCN
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2023 98,765 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 30 Sep 2023 98,765 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 5 Dec 2022 90,644 miles

oil leak

Fail 29 Nov 2022 90,639 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front seat belt twisted

oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2021 85,813 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 82,473 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 82,473 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 76,935 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays and inner wing covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 10 Dec 2019 76,932 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel slow performance (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays and inner wing covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 14 Dec 2018 71,534 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

outer sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

under trays and covers fitted not allowing full insection

Pass 11 Dec 2017 67,971 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Dec 2016 60,061 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Dec 2015 49,216 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2014 42,238 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2014 42,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 38,419 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 38,295 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 33,825 miles

small splits in offside rear tyre inner sidewall

Fail 14 Dec 2011 29,738 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 29,738 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 25,013 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009
Pass 8 Jul 2008 17,573 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 16,028 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
Full Smart (mcc) City Coupe reliability report

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WG04 KCN 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 WG04 KCN, 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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WG04 KCN is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 16 July 2004.

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