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2004 Smart Roadster Speedsilver Auto
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74,630 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both N/S and O/S (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fuel cap seal starting perish
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
fuel cap seal starting to perish
under trays fitted as standard
Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
fuel cap seal starting to perish
under trays fitted as standard
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened Arm is bent, also causing the rear axle to not sit straight. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Rear fixing rusted away (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment Cable broken (1.1.6 (c))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Axle insecure such that stability is impaired Offside rear wheel sits 40mm further forward than the nearside rear (5.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Bonnet wont open, cannot check all related components underneath
Boot wont open, cannot check any of the fluid levels or engine.
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Engine oil sump pan is very rusty
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Complete shock and hub assembly very rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel has excessive camber, possible bent shock?
Nearside Rear 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))
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Complete shock and hub assembly very rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
wipers stuck on
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/55R15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Both (4.7.1 (b) (i))
wipers stuck on
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Under trays obscuring some underside components.
both front brake discs slight pitting
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear number plate light discoloured
nearside headlight dip beam connection poor
nearside plastic under tray broken
offside rear number plate light bulb holder and bulb housing deteriorated
slight play in steering
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear number plate light discoloured
both front brake discs slight pitting
nearside plastic under tray broken
slight play in steering
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear tyre cracking on edge
Undersheilds damaged/missing
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside front tyre stepped
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Smart Roadster Speedsilver Auto?
Based on 2,647 MOT tests across 154 vehicles.
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KP54 YLK is a 2004 Smart Roadster Speedsilver Auto in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 KP54 YLK, 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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KP54 YLK is a 2004 Smart Roadster Speedsilver Auto, first registered on 25 November 2004.
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