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KN54 JWE

2004 Smart Forfour Passion

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

138,946 mi
Last recorded138,946 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Smart Forfour Passion65,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN54 JWE
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2020 138,946 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 120,434 miles

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

both headlamp lenses are badly deteriorated

both rear tyres are badly cracked and wearing out of shape

Fail 10 Aug 2019 120,403 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

both headlamp lenses are badly deteriorated

both rear tyres are badly cracked and wearing out of shape

Pass 24 Aug 2018 110,957 miles

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

Front exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing unevenly worn on inner of tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 22 Aug 2018 110,957 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Front exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing unevenly worn on inner of tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 5 Aug 2017 99,705 miles

both head lamps starting to fade

Fail 29 Jul 2017 99,699 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

both head lamps starting to fade

Pass 29 Jul 2016 95,793 miles

General light corrosion to suspension components

Nearside Front tyre valve badly deteriorated

Some deterioration to headlamp lenses

Some deterioration to n/s/f tyre valve

Some uneven wear to front tyres

Pass 20 Jul 2015 89,951 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 86,437 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 78,520 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 72,770 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 72,770 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 55,953 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 48,435 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 27,431 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 18,088 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 12,573 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Forfour Passion?

Based on 17,805 MOT tests across 1,032 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
5,365
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
1,032
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 454
Registration plate lamp not working 440
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 389
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 321
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 213
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KN54 JWE is a 2004 Smart Forfour Passion in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2004 Smart Forfour Passion models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 65,766 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart Forfour Passion fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 454 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KN54 JWE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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KN54 JWE is a 2004 Smart Forfour Passion, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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