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KP54 YLJ

2004 Smart Roadster Speedsilver Auto

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

66,900 mi
Last recorded66,900 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Smart Roadster Speedsilver Auto51,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP54 YLJ
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Speedsilver Auto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 66,900 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner tie rod play

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 66,894 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 65,274 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 62,900 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted not able to fully inspect components

Fail 12 Dec 2022 62,899 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted not able to fully inspect components

Pass 15 Oct 2021 62,517 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 61,204 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/R15 CONTINENTAL (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/R15 CONTINENTAL (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 61,204 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened Stabilizer arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/R15 CONTINENTAL (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/R15 CONTINENTAL (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 59,008 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 56,378 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 53,091 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 50,390 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 40,823 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 45,817 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 44,413 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 43,110 miles

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2011 41,396 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 39,103 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 34,121 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 34,118 miles

Nearside Front Steering system lock to lock check exposes a seriously damaged brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 27,049 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 31,892 miles

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

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

both driveshaft oil seals leaking.

Pass 23 Oct 2007 20,662 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Roadster Speedsilver Auto?

Based on 2,647 MOT tests across 154 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
3,480
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
154
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 54
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 54
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 43
Stop lamp not working 38
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 38
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KP54 YLJ is a 2004 Smart Roadster Speedsilver Auto in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2004 Smart Roadster Speedsilver Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 51,559 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart Roadster Speedsilver Auto fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 54 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KP54 YLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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KP54 YLJ is a 2004 Smart Roadster Speedsilver Auto, first registered on 28 October 2004.

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