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KN54 BTY

2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

114,988 mi
Last recorded114,988 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour67,593 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN54 BTY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc
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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2023 114,988 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 108,369 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

handbrake has reserve travel

Fail 17 Nov 2021 108,227 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

handbrake has reserve travel

Pass 23 Nov 2020 105,746 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 104,056 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Track rod end (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Track rod end (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2019 104,056 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Track rod end (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Track rod end (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 99,818 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine covers and or under trays fitted

Fail 2 Jun 2018 99,818 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper ball joint cover insecure (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

engine covers and or under trays fitted

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 82,132 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Jul 2017 82,132 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 82,097 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 81,603 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 81,603 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working dip beam (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 78,630 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2014 72,472 miles

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

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)

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

paintwork damage to ns of vehicle

Fail 19 Feb 2014 72,472 miles

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

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

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

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

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

paintwork damage to ns of vehicle

Pass 20 Feb 2013 65,840 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 59,194 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 52,104 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 52,094 miles

Both rear tyres outer wall cracked

Problem with reverse gear

Rear brake disc worn

Pass 17 Feb 2010 47,614 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 40,807 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 34,567 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Forfour?

Based on 256,394 MOT tests across 26,709 vehicles.

78.9%
Pass Rate
4,633
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
26,709
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,304
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,283
Registration plate lamp not working 2,059
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,676
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KN54 BTY is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 67,593 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) Forfour fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 2,304 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KN54 BTY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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KN54 BTY is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 7 October 2004.

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