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KM54 KTJ

2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

101,223 mi
Last recorded101,223 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet48,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM54 KTJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2022 101,223 miles

Intermittent oil light flashing.

Oil deposits noted under engine

Underbody surface corrosion evident

Pass 18 Nov 2021 99,125 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2021 99,111 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 96,759 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2020 96,750 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2019 91,725 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front brake disc pitted (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

both front seat belts slightly twisted

oil leak causeing damage to near side drive shaft gaiter inner

Fail 30 Apr 2019 91,725 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn inner side and cut on tread all round (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working high level brake light damaged (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front brake disc pitted (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

both front seat belts slightly twisted

oil leak causeing damage to near side drive shaft gaiter inner

Pass 12 Apr 2018 87,525 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

o/s/front tyre worn inner shoulder

Fail 12 Apr 2018 87,525 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

o/s/front tyre worn inner shoulder

Pass 10 Apr 2017 84,695 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 84,604 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 2 Dec 2015 80,228 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play both front (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

front brake discs slightly corroded

nail in the nearside front tyre

Pass 3 Nov 2014 75,080 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 71,901 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Oct 2013 71,888 miles

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

Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2012 67,109 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 67,106 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 61,576 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 54,002 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 44,875 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 44,875 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 Oct 2008 34,727 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 34,727 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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KM54 KTJ is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 KM54 KTJ, 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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KM54 KTJ is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 17 November 2004.

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