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KN54 RPY

2004 Smart Roadster Speedsilver Auto

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

44,002 mi
Last recorded44,002 miles
Recorded on25 May 2023
Typical for 2004 Smart Roadster Speedsilver Auto51,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN54 RPY
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Speedsilver Auto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 May 2023 44,002 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 May 2023 44,002 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 43,437 miles

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

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

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

under trays fitted all under car

Fail 19 Jul 2019 43,437 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

under trays fitted all under car

Pass 13 Jul 2018 42,175 miles

Front Tyres perishing

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 40,941 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 40,073 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both front tyres starting to split on outer edges

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 28 Jul 2016 40,073 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

both front tyres starting to split on outer edges

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2015 38,785 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 37,333 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 27 Jun 2013 35,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 35,888 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 34,717 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Apr 2013 34,716 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2012 33,349 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2011 30,310 miles

Airbag light on

Fuel cap seal perished

Nearside Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2011 30,310 miles

Airbag light on

Fuel cap seal perished

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 29,545 miles

corrosion to front steering and suspension components

tracking may need adjustment

Fail 28 Oct 2010 29,544 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front tyres worn very low on inner edges of tread

corrosion to front steering and suspension components

handbrake cable touching heater pipe

nearside front flexi brake hose perished

tracking may need adjustment

Pass 24 Oct 2009 29,453 miles

Wet test

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

Wipers noisey

n/s/f brake flexi hose position is different from original

n/s/f tyre close to limit on inner edge

o/s/f tyre getting low on inner edge

Pass 18 Oct 2008 27,695 miles

cut in o/s/f tyre no cords visable

front discs well worn

front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 18 Oct 2008 27,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

cut in o/s/f tyre no cords visable

front discs well worn

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Oct 2007 24,034 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Roadster Speedsilver Auto?

Based on 2,647 MOT tests across 154 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
3,480
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
154
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 54
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 54
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 43
Stop lamp not working 38
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 38
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KN54 RPY is a 2004 Smart Roadster Speedsilver Auto in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2004 Smart Roadster Speedsilver Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 51,559 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 Roadster Speedsilver Auto fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 54 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KN54 RPY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Roadster Speedsilver Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Smart Roadster Speedsilver Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KN54 RPY is a 2004 Smart Roadster Speedsilver Auto, first registered on 1 November 2004.

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