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KF54 NMJ

2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

55,819 mi
Last recorded55,819 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet48,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF54 NMJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2019 55,819 miles

Central Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Dec 2019 55,811 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Central Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Dec 2019 55,756 miles

Central Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 49,949 miles

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

both front tyres are wearing unevenly on inner edges, tyres are also perishing

Fail 15 Dec 2018 49,841 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both front tyres are wearing unevenly on inner edges, tyres are also perishing

Pass 20 Dec 2017 46,173 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall deteriorated cracking

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

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

fuel filler cap seal deteriorated

Fail 18 Dec 2017 46,173 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall deteriorated cracking

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

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

fuel filler cap seal deteriorated

Pass 6 May 2014 42,130 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 37,183 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 May 2012 37,152 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2011 33,717 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 30,958 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 25,327 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Fail 13 May 2008 25,327 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 21,214 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet?

Based on 41,914 MOT tests across 2,495 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
3,241
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,495
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 1,262
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,250
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 770
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 746
Headlamp aim too low 706
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KF54 NMJ is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 48,548 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 Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,262 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KF54 NMJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 22 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KF54 NMJ is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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