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KV54 PZU

2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

26,817 mi
Last recorded26,817 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet48,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 26,817 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 25,632 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 25,024 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all suspension and rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 24,945 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 24,883 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 24,784 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 24,647 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 24,620 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 24,531 miles

Exhaust back box bracket snapped

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 24,233 miles

Exhaust supporting bracket perished/has corroded through

Fail 13 Sep 2016 24,233 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust supporting bracket perished/has corroded through

Pass 15 Sep 2015 23,693 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside parking brake cable outer cover perishing

Fail 14 Sep 2015 23,676 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside parking brake cable outer cover perishing

Pass 9 Sep 2014 22,114 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Sep 2014 22,114 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 20,380 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 18,684 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Fail 10 Sep 2012 18,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 17,110 miles

Offside Front Brake Disc Inner Surface Pitted/Corroded

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 15,613 miles

(Both) Rear tyres cracking between treads

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Sep 2009 13,562 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2008 11,911 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2008 11,885 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 26 Sep 2007 10,263 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
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KV54 PZU is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PZU, 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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What year was KV54 PZU registered?

KV54 PZU is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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