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DE54 NKM

2004 Smart Forfour Passion

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

110,554 mi
Last recorded110,554 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Smart Forfour Passion65,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 NKM
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2017 110,554 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2017 110,554 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 101,491 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

rear axle bushes warn both sides

Pass 10 Feb 2016 96,055 miles

Centre o/s/r shocker damp[

rear brake discs worn& poor

rear brake pads close to limit

Fail 10 Feb 2016 96,055 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Centre o/s/r shocker damp[

rear brake discs worn& poor

rear brake pads close to limit

rear brakes binding

Pass 29 May 2015 93,385 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

some bulbs not working in high level stop lamp

Pass 11 Jun 2014 89,619 miles

coil springs corroded

oil leaks

rear brake discs poor

skight bind on rear brakes

Fail 10 Jun 2014 89,619 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

coil springs corroded

o/s/wiper poor

oil leaks

rear brake discs poor

skight bind on rear brakes

Pass 27 Jun 2013 83,297 miles

N/s/r shock absorber slightly damp

O/s/f brake binding slightly

O/s/r shock absorber very damp

Fail 27 Jun 2013 83,297 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

N/s/r coil spring corroded

N/s/r shock absorber slightly damp

O/s/f brake binding slightly

O/s/r shock absorber very damp

Pass 11 Jun 2012 76,354 miles

exhaust system noises

n/s/f tyre wearing oninner edge

Pass 17 Oct 2011 70,268 miles

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

Offside front door mirror casing damaged.

Pass 18 Oct 2010 57,114 miles

front discs worn thin

o/s/f wing mirror broken

Pass 10 Oct 2009 48,870 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 13 Oct 2008 35,976 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 35,976 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 27,467 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

How Reliable is the Smart Forfour Passion?

Based on 17,805 MOT tests across 1,032 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
5,365
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
1,032
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 454
Registration plate lamp not working 440
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 389
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 321
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 213
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DE54 NKM is a 2004 Smart Forfour Passion in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2004 Smart Forfour Passion models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 65,766 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 Passion fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 454 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DE54 NKM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was DE54 NKM registered?

DE54 NKM is a 2004 Smart Forfour Passion, first registered on 17 October 2004.

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