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KN54 CWU

2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

75,758 mi
Last recorded75,758 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour67,593 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN54 CWU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2021 75,758 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2021 75,747 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 70,363 miles

Drivers door handle stiff

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

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror loose

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Dec 2019 70,193 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside nonobligatory mirror slightly loose

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Nov 2019 69,920 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Nov 2018 64,179 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 59,994 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2017 59,994 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 58,093 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 56,343 miles

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

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

fuel cap sealing device slightly perished

Fail 14 Apr 2014 54,342 miles

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

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2014 54,342 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2013 50,222 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2013 50,217 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

auxillary belt deteriorated

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 3 May 2012 47,669 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 46,541 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 46,539 miles

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 45,143 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 43,745 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 43,095 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 CWU is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CWU, 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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What year was KN54 CWU registered?

KN54 CWU is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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