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KR54 YYB

2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster55,275 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2024

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

play in nsf shock top mount

undertray fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2023 84,628 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front top mount has slight movement and play

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine sump corroded

under trays damaged

Fail 13 Feb 2023 84,628 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front top mount has slight movement and play

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine sump corroded

under trays damaged

Pass 8 Feb 2022 84,544 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 82,239 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

movement in both front suspension top mounts

sump rusty

Fail 4 Jan 2021 82,239 miles

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

movement in both front suspension top mounts

sump rusty

Pass 27 Jan 2020 80,355 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2020 80,355 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

front tyres heavily perished

Pass 24 Jan 2019 77,946 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 72,662 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 67,545 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 65,980 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 65,977 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/55R 15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 59,311 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 59,311 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 54,216 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 54,216 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 44,275 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2012 44,275 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Fail 21 Feb 2011 38,615 miles

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

undertray insecure on nsf

Pass 21 Feb 2011 38,615 miles

undertray insecure on nsf

Pass 4 Feb 2010 32,843 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 32,843 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2009 26,235 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 19,308 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 YYB is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YYB, 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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KR54 YYB is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 13 December 2004.

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