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KN54 FKV

2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

84,519 mi
Last recorded84,519 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour67,593 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN54 FKV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 84,519 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 79,772 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2023 79,770 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 73,473 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides lens dulling (4.1.4 (b))

Front slight oil engine

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides worn very thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear coil springs in rusty condition

Pass 6 Oct 2021 67,451 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 60,819 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Front and Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2020 60,819 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Front and Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 55,008 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 50,915 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 46,597 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 42,998 miles

items removed from drivers view

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

undertrays fitted

Fail 28 Apr 2016 42,998 miles

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

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

items removed from drivers view

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

undertrays fitted

Fail 29 Apr 2015 38,262 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 38,262 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 35,866 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 32,682 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 29,575 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 24,815 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 21,686 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 18,922 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 15,054 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 13,258 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)

handbrake will soon require atension to adjustment

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 FKV is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FKV, 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 FKV registered?

KN54 FKV is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 22 September 2004.

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