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KR54 YCY

2004 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

77,447 mi
Last recorded77,447 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet48,730 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR54 YCY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 77,447 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2025 77,020 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2025 77,019 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2024 75,432 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2024 75,432 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Fail 30 Mar 2024 75,428 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 73,438 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear fual cap seal rubber slightly perishing

Pass 1 Apr 2022 67,730 miles

Offside Front Inner Hand operated control valve worn, but not excessively (1.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 67,223 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess rear lower (6.1.8 (a) (i))

o/s door handle dammaged

Pass 11 Feb 2020 66,554 miles

Offside Front inner door handle damaged

Pass 23 Jan 2019 65,683 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside headlamp deteriorated

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 65,212 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 65,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 63,988 miles

Nearside Rear wheelarch dammaged

Offside interior door handle dammaged

Fail 6 Feb 2017 63,988 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear wheelarch dammaged

Offside interior door handle dammaged

Pass 13 Jan 2016 60,035 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 54,659 miles

nearside rear brake slight bind

Pass 17 Jan 2014 50,172 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 50,170 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 45,124 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 45,124 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 43,216 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Plastic covers fitted, full inspection not possible

Fail 22 Dec 2011 43,216 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Plastic covers fitted, full inspection not possible

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 36,169 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Drivers seat belt was excessively twisted, straightened to allow it to function correctly

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

Fail 22 Dec 2010 36,169 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Drivers seat belt was excessively twisted, straightened to allow it to function correctly

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 29,755 miles

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

N/S wiper poor clearing

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Dec 2009 29,755 miles

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

N/S wiper poor clearing

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 18 Dec 2008 23,738 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 23,738 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 16,074 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet?

Based on 92,662 MOT tests across 5,808 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
3,216
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
5,808
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,333
coil spring broken 1,144
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,132
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 813
Stop lamp not working 780
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet reliability report

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KR54 YCY is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

Across all 2004 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 48,730 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 (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KR54 YCY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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KR54 YCY is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 22 December 2004.

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