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KR54 YEX

2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

110,839 mi
Last recorded110,839 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster55,275 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR54 YEX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2024 110,839 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2024 110,839 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 88,451 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2023 88,450 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure all tyres have sidewall perished, seperation tread seperation also (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

engine mounting soft allowing engine to rock

Pass 13 Apr 2022 71,520 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 71,476 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 71,161 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 70,416 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 69,915 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 69,870 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 69,385 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 68,093 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 66,193 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 66,193 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 60,991 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 54,220 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 54,220 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 49,797 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 46,572 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 46,516 miles

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

huge plastic undershield makes full examination impossible.

Fail 10 Jan 2008 36,361 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 36,361 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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KR54 YEX 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 72.7%.

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

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 KR54 YEX, 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 KR54 YEX registered?

KR54 YEX is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 14 December 2004.

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