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KR53 PNL

2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Blue Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

112,341 mi
Last recorded112,341 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster55,275 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR53 PNL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 112,341 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 111,936 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 111,639 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 111,581 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 111,324 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 108,117 miles

Front BOTH FRONT TYRES SHOWING SIGNS OF CRACKING ON OUTER EDGE

Rear BOTH REAR TYRES SHOWING SIGNS OF CRACKING ON OUTER EDGE

Pass 17 Mar 2017 100,727 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 88,473 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 82,250 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Jun 2015 82,250 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 76,615 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

fuel cap seal staring to perish

nsr+osr abs rings cracked

Fail 3 Jun 2014 76,615 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

fuel cap seal staring to perish

nsr+osr abs rings cracked

Pass 15 Jun 2013 69,422 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 61,651 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 53,386 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 49,009 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 35,845 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 24,543 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 20,903 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 18,480 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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KR53 PNL is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Blue with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 KR53 PNL, 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 KR53 PNL registered?

KR53 PNL is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 9 February 2004.

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