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KN54 CVF

2004 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

106,277 mi
Last recorded106,277 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto64,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN54 CVF
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion Semi-auto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 106,277 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both headlamp aim poor condition

Pass 5 Aug 2024 106,153 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2024 106,153 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 104,861 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 104,861 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 103,342 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 12 Aug 2022 103,342 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 100,898 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 97,110 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both rear brake discs corroded

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 15 Apr 2019 94,701 miles

both offside tyres cracking

Pass 27 Apr 2018 92,350 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Apr 2017 90,437 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 89,285 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 89,285 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 May 2015 86,723 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2015 86,723 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 82,622 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 82,358 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 71,959 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 60,349 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 60,349 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 49,883 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 29,646 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 28,491 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 28,491 miles

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 18 Oct 2008 26,683 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 23,551 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 23,550 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto?

Based on 10,625 MOT tests across 639 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
4,840
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
639
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 273
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 264
Registration plate lamp not working 239
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 209
position lamp(s) not working 137
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KN54 CVF is a 2004 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 2004 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 64,068 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 Semi-auto fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 273 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KN54 CVF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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KN54 CVF is a 2004 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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