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KV54 UVZ

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

80,649 mi
Last recorded80,649 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV54 UVZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2020 80,649 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 76,351 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outside wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Feb 2019 76,351 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor/jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outside wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

engine earth strap broken

Pass 14 Sep 2017 74,402 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s n/s (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s n/s (4.1.E.1)

o/s n/s/f jacking points corroded

o/s n/s/r inner sills slightly corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2017 74,402 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working tail light (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour o/s n/s (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater incorrect colour o/s n/s (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s n/s (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s n/s (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s n/s (4.1.E.1)

o/s n/s/f jacking points corroded

o/s n/s/r inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2016 71,757 miles

slight play in steering uj

Fail 24 Aug 2016 71,756 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under wing (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under wing (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 67,827 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm+perished (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside registration lamp loose

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 63,473 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Sep 2014 63,473 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 60,050 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2013 60,025 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 56,494 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 51,847 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

front discs wearing thin

Pass 24 Sep 2010 46,338 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 38,036 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 28,880 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 21,540 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Coupe?

Based on 282,294 MOT tests across 17,380 vehicles.

71.5%
Pass Rate
3,273
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
17,380
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 9,153
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,215
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,697
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,268
Headlamp aim too low 5,252
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KV54 UVZ is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 46,856 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) City Coupe fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 9,153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KV54 UVZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) City Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 22 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KV54 UVZ is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 7 October 2004.

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