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KP54 YLK

2004 Smart Roadster Speedsilver Auto

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

74,630 mi
Last recorded74,630 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart Roadster Speedsilver Auto51,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP54 YLK
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Speedsilver Auto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 74,630 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 71,917 miles

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))

Pass 19 May 2023 67,949 miles

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))

Pass 17 May 2022 67,594 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2022 67,594 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2022 67,578 miles

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))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 64,490 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 57,070 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2018 57,070 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 54,451 miles

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.

Pass 7 Sep 2015 53,514 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2015 53,514 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014

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

Offside rear tyre cracking on edge

Undersheilds damaged/missing

Pass 29 Aug 2013 37,713 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2012 31,363 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 24,868 miles

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)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 14,090 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 5,336 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 5,061 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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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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