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KN54 PDX

2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

92,520 mi
Last recorded92,520 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster55,275 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN54 PDX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 92,520 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 89,513 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 86,213 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 83,682 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 79,966 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2021 79,966 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 77,702 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working hi level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

service overdue

Pass 1 Oct 2019 74,952 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 69,526 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

hi level stop light intermittently not operating

Pass 22 Sep 2017 65,118 miles

service overdue ?

Pass 28 Sep 2016 60,292 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 28 Sep 2016 60,292 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 54,835 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened both front (2.4.G.1)

under trays fitted

Fail 17 Sep 2015 54,835 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened both front (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2014 49,277 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 45,448 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 41,085 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 36,891 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 33,250 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 28,975 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 8,686 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 19,658 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Roadster?

Based on 33,271 MOT tests across 2,102 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
3,229
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
2,102
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 713
position lamp(s) not working 623
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 587
Stop lamp not working 538
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 515
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KN54 PDX is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 55,275 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) Roadster fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 713 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KN54 PDX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Smart (mcc) Roadster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KN54 PDX registered?

KN54 PDX is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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