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BT54 KYE

2004 Smart Forfour Black Edition

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

61,513 mi
Last recorded61,513 miles
Recorded on1 May 2013
Typical for 2004 Smart Forfour Black Edition63,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 KYE
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Black Edition
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2013 61,513 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 61,513 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 55,482 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

battery is insecure

rear no.plate is in poor conition

Fail 30 Apr 2012 55,482 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

battery is insecure

rear no.plate is in poor conition

Pass 28 Apr 2011 47,981 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 40,992 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

both front tyres are worn on edges

both rear brakes are slightly binding

nearside rear jacking point is damaged

three bulbs in centre brake light not working

Fail 27 Apr 2010 40,992 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside front tyre

both front tyres are worn on edges

both rear brakes are slightly binding

nearside rear jacking point is damaged

three bulbs in centre brake light not working

Pass 30 Apr 2009 31,563 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 31,563 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 24,949 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Forfour Black Edition?

Based on 4,486 MOT tests across 285 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
5,592
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 146
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 139
Registration plate lamp not working 132
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 104
position lamp(s) not working 83
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BT54 KYE is a 2004 Smart Forfour Black Edition in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2004 Smart Forfour Black Edition models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 63,230 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 Forfour Black Edition fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 146 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BT54 KYE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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BT54 KYE is a 2004 Smart Forfour Black Edition, first registered on 16 December 2004.

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