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KV54 DTK

2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

69,652 mi
Last recorded69,652 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet48,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV54 DTK
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 69,652 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 68,490 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Water ingress (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point / sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point / sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2023 68,489 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn & corrroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Water ingress (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point / sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point / sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 67,942 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2022 67,941 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 9 Jul 2021 67,895 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 65,821 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 65,821 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 63,933 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 38,496 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 37,100 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 35,782 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 35,782 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 32,277 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Fail 22 Aug 2015 32,115 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 26,717 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 Sep 2014 26,717 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 23,891 miles

sealing ring on fuel filler cap perished

upper stop lamp inoperative

Pass 19 Oct 2012 20,839 miles

Nsf tyre has splits in sidewall but not to inner cords

Fail 16 Oct 2012 20,837 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nsf tyre has splits in sidewall but not to inner cords

Pass 28 Oct 2011 17,860 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 17,860 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 15,391 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 12,119 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 12,119 miles

Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2008 9,452 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 7,019 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Cabriolet?

Based on 38,203 MOT tests across 2,410 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
3,323
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,410
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 1,073
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,072
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 667
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 650
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 640
Full Smart (mcc) Cabriolet reliability report

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KV54 DTK is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

Across all 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 48,984 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) Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,073 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KV54 DTK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 22 years old, this Smart (mcc) Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KV54 DTK is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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