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KB54 RVW

2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,166 mi
Last recorded86,166 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet48,548 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB54 RVW
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2018 86,166 miles

Nearside Front brake hose in poor condition.

Offside Front brake hose in poor condition.

Fail 12 Jul 2018 86,166 miles

Rear Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front brake hose in poor condition.

Offside Front brake hose in poor condition.

Pass 20 Dec 2016 82,826 miles

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

Offside Front seat belt twisted

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

Rear exhaust getting deteriorated

body under trays fitted

Fail 18 Nov 2016 82,781 miles

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

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)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front drivers seatbelt twisted

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread depth at 2.25mm (4.1.E.1)

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

under trays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Pass 11 Jun 2015 75,233 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 74,074 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 74,074 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 69,082 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 62,295 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 49,637 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 35,289 miles

both front brake discs showing sign of wear some corrosion on inner faces

o/s front tyre near limit on inner edge/ n/s rear tyre near limit in places

Fail 3 Jun 2010 35,289 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

both front brake discs showing sign of wear some corrosion on inner faces

o/s front tyre near limit on inner edge/ n/s rear tyre near limit in places

Pass 22 Apr 2009 33,309 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f road wheel makes rubbing noise when rotating

Pass 29 Apr 2008 19,123 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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KB54 RVW is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KB54 RVW, 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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KB54 RVW is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 23 December 2004.

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