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KV54 PSO

2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet48,548 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV54 PSO
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2023
Pass 15 Nov 2022 90,405 miles

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))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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 Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both sides front floor are slightly corroded

fuel cap seal is slightly perished

most of the front and rear suspension is slightly corroded

sill cover and under trays are fitted

Fail 11 Nov 2022 90,404 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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 Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both sides front floor are slightly corroded

fuel cap seal is slightly perished

most of the front and rear suspension is slightly corroded

sill cover and under trays are fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2021 87,344 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 87,344 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 79,804 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 79,804 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 74,027 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 71,152 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 68,065 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 65,196 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc slight corrosion on inner face

some components underneath cant be checked for covers

Fail 30 Sep 2016 65,181 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc slight corrosion on inner face

some components underneath cant be checked for covers

Pass 22 Oct 2015 62,511 miles

n/s wiper poor

Pass 14 Oct 2014 60,049 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 58,043 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges and cracked

o/s headlamp image vague

one sidelight n/w n/s/r

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 18 Oct 2013 58,043 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres worn on inner edges and cracked

one sidelight n/w n/s/r

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 10 Oct 2012
Fail 8 Oct 2012

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 51,445 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 51,437 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 43,801 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 27,264 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 23,037 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet?

Based on 41,914 MOT tests across 2,495 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
3,241
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,495
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 1,262
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,250
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 770
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 746
Headlamp aim too low 706
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KV54 PSO is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 48,548 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) City Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,262 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KV54 PSO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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KV54 PSO is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 13 October 2004.

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