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KN54 FND

2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

137,117 mi
Last recorded137,117 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour67,593 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2024 137,117 miles

n/s and o/s headlamp glass frosted

n/s handbrake slightly lower reading

Fail 18 Apr 2024 137,110 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2023 129,461 miles

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

Nearside Front headlamp aged

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

Offside Front headlamp aged

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

Fail 28 Feb 2023 129,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (cut) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front headlamp aged

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

Offside Front headlamp aged

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 121,205 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner + outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 121,204 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner + outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 119,813 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2020 119,813 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 114,690 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 114,690 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 105,136 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 96,518 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 96,298 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 89,237 miles

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

both headlamp beam patterns poor

Fail 17 Nov 2016 89,220 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

both headlamp beam patterns poor

Pass 16 Nov 2015 82,824 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 82,824 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 76,911 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 69,062 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 69,062 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 55,657 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 42,581 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Nov 2010 32,220 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 29,855 miles

both headlamp aims on low limit

Fail 19 Sep 2009 29,855 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both headlamp aims on low limit

Pass 12 Sep 2008 24,468 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 17,597 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 FND is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 FND, 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 FND registered?

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

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