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KN54 FHU

2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

109,372 mi
Last recorded109,372 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour67,593 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN54 FHU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 109,372 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Slight corrosion to inner sills /outer sill and inner wing covers fitted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 109,349 miles

Nearside Rear jacking point corroded / poor condition

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive slight corrosion to chassis rails /inner sills / outer sill covers fitted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2025 109,346 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear jacking point corroded / poor condition

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive slight corrosion to chassis rails /inner sills / outer sill covers fitted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2024 105,912 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 104,489 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 103,552 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 103,548 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 100,921 miles

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both - nearside worse (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2020 100,921 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both lenses deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both - nearside worse (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 96,868 miles

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

Full brake check(visual & measurement) by technician recommended!

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 88,592 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 83,376 miles

4. Rear brake discs starting to corrode.

Damage to windscreen not in drivers view of the road at time of test.

Hand brake travel close to limit.

Unable to inspect outer sills fully as plastic covers fitted.

Fail 24 Jul 2017 83,370 miles

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

1. Damage to front windscreen not in drivers view of the road at time of test.

2. Rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

3. Unable to inspect outer sills fully as plastic covers fitted.

4. Hand brake travel close to limit.

Pass 11 Jul 2016 82,503 miles

1/ both rear tyre becoming perished

2/ n/s front tyre at legal limits worn edges

3/ slight damage to windscreen

Pass 27 Jul 2015 81,892 miles

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)

Fail 24 Jul 2015 81,891 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 77,050 miles

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)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 70,719 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 64,945 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 64,945 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 59,104 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 52,666 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 43,524 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 33,834 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 21,225 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
Full Smart (mcc) Forfour reliability report

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KN54 FHU is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 FHU, 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 FHU registered?

KN54 FHU is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 20 October 2004.

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