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KN54 SKJ

2004 Mcc Smart Roadster 80BHP Auto

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

139,121 mi
Last recorded139,121 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mcc Smart Roadster 80BHP Auto60,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN54 SKJ
MakeMcc
ModelSmart Roadster 80BHP Auto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 139,121 miles
Fail 1 May 2026 139,102 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel pedal faiding (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel pedal faiding (1.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding disc fouling caliper bracket. (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts wiring touching exhaust rear. (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2025 136,779 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2025 136,779 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 134,162 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2024 134,144 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 130,335 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2023 130,335 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 126,938 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 124,191 miles

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

Nearside windscreen wiper smearing

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Slight oil leak

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 122,328 miles

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

Nearside windscreen wiper starting to smear

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 26 Mar 2020 122,328 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside windscreen wiper starting to smear

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 18 Mar 2019 114,813 miles

Fuel cap seal slightly perished.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2018

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes above under trays

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2016 37,732 miles

brake pipes above fuel tank

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 2 Sep 2016 37,727 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 37,476 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 37,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 May 2014 36,609 miles
Fail 3 May 2014 36,607 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 34,535 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 31,947 miles

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

both front tyres perrished

one high level brake lamp light source not working

Fail 26 Mar 2012 31,947 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both front tyres perrished

one high level brake lamp light source not working

Fail 12 Mar 2011 28,124 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 28,124 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 20,716 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 18,325 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 18,325 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2008 15,620 miles

How Reliable is the Mcc Smart Roadster 80BHP Auto?

Based on 8,732 MOT tests across 531 vehicles.

74.2%
Pass Rate
3,525
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
531
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 201
position lamp(s) not working 166
Stop lamp not working 160
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 152
Direction indicator incorrect colour 149
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KN54 SKJ is a 2004 Mcc Smart Roadster 80BHP Auto in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

Across all 2004 Mcc Smart Roadster 80BHP Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 60,350 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 Mcc Smart Roadster 80BHP Auto fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 201 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KN54 SKJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mcc Smart Roadster 80BHP Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Mcc Smart Roadster 80BHP Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KN54 SKJ is a 2004 Mcc Smart Roadster 80BHP Auto, first registered on 16 December 2004.

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