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KR54 CVA

2004 Smart Roadster Speedsilver Auto

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

95,831 mi
Last recorded95,831 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart Roadster Speedsilver Auto51,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR54 CVA
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Speedsilver Auto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 95,831 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Underseal front/rear

Pass 19 Dec 2023 94,143 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

timing chain noisy

Fail 18 Dec 2023 94,140 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

timing chain noisy

Pass 13 Dec 2022 89,898 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 84,704 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 80,446 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 80,445 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 75,811 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 75,808 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible not located correctly (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 74,367 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2018 74,367 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 73,461 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 73,460 miles

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

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

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

Nearside 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)

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

Pass 26 May 2016 68,490 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front lower arms (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 May 2016 68,490 miles

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front lower arms (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2016 68,085 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 64,209 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 64,209 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 59,142 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 53,537 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 48,711 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 43,499 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 34,581 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 22,422 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 10,816 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 10,392 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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KR54 CVA is a 2004 Smart Roadster Speedsilver Auto in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KR54 CVA, 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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KR54 CVA is a 2004 Smart Roadster Speedsilver Auto, first registered on 21 December 2004.

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