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KN54 PDV

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

115,936 mi
Last recorded115,936 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN54 PDV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 115,936 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2025 109,478 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 104,419 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 97,894 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 92,574 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 84,639 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 72,735 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 145/65/15 t (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Jan 2020 72,729 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 145/65/15 t (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 69,594 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 69,594 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 62,883 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Apr 2018 62,883 miles

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 59,989 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both to flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Mar 2017 59,989 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both to flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 55,950 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 54,730 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 53,047 miles

o/s/f flexy is starting to crack & split

o/s/f tyre wearing heavy on inner edge

Fail 17 Mar 2014 53,044 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f flexy is starting to crack & split

o/s/f tyre wearing heavy on inner edge

Pass 5 Apr 2013 51,388 miles

o/s/f flexi brake hose perishing and crack chords not visable

Fail 4 Apr 2013 51,380 miles

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

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

o/s/f flexi brake hose perishing and crack chords not visable

Pass 27 Mar 2012 50,118 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 48,407 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 46,079 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 43,801 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 35,657 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 27,260 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 27,260 miles

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

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

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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KN54 PDV is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KN54 PDV, 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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What year was KN54 PDV registered?

KN54 PDV is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 27 November 2004.

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