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WG54 KLC

2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

65,332 mi
Last recorded65,332 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet48,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG54 KLC
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2017 65,332 miles

Both rear brakes slightly fluctuated during test

Exhaust system has minor leak

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Side repeater slightly distorted

Fail 29 Nov 2017 65,332 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box deteriorated (7.1.2)

N/S Steering rack inner arm has minor play

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 59,356 miles

N/S Steering rack inner arm has minor play

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

Oil level is low

Fail 28 Nov 2016 59,356 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S Steering rack inner arm has minor play

N/S/F Tyre is slightly deteriorated on outer edge

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

O/S/F Tyre is worn on inner edger

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

Oil level is low

Pass 23 Nov 2015 49,718 miles

O/S and N/S steering rack inner arms have miner play

Pass 18 Nov 2014 39,343 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 39,343 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

nearside front wheel bearing has slight rough when rotating

Pass 27 Nov 2013 31,372 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 24,080 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 18,736 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 18,736 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 16,612 miles

Near side rear wheel damaged

Fail 25 Nov 2010 16,607 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Near side rear wheel damaged

Pass 24 Nov 2009 14,654 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 12,226 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 9,706 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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WG54 KLC is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WG54 KLC, 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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WG54 KLC is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 24 November 2004.

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