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BT54 KYU

2004 Smart Forfour Black Edition

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

82,790 mi
Last recorded82,790 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Smart Forfour Black Edition63,230 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 KYU
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Black Edition
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2018 82,790 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 73,579 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Jun 2015 73,577 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 May 2014 63,143 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2014 63,143 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2013 58,099 miles
Fail 25 May 2013 58,081 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 25 May 2012 47,442 miles

Horn sounds slightly harsh.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 May 2011 44,246 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2011 44,246 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2010 41,460 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 32,041 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres starting to crack slightly

Pass 4 Feb 2008 23,510 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 KYU is a 2004 Smart Forfour Black Edition in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KYU, 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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What year was BT54 KYU registered?

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

Is BT54 KYU safe to buy?

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