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KN54 LUE

2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

84,017 mi
Last recorded84,017 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour67,593 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 84,017 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

windscreen has damage at base but does not affect drivers direct view of road

Fail 6 Oct 2017 83,924 miles

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

windscreen has damage at base but does not affect drivers direct view of road

wipers smearing

Pass 18 Oct 2016 79,957 miles

EML is on

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced offside and nearside (1.7.5a)

oil sump damp

Fail 18 Oct 2016 79,957 miles

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

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

EML is on

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced offside and nearside (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 70,756 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 50,240 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 47,139 miles

offside wiper split

Pass 19 Oct 2012 43,427 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s and n/s rear seatbelts holding child seats

Pass 21 Oct 2011 39,524 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 39,512 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn & lipped

Fail 21 Oct 2010 33,263 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Multiple slits both nearside tyres inner walls.

Pass 21 Oct 2010 33,263 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Multiple slits both nearside tyres inner walls.

Pass 26 Sep 2009 28,269 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2009 28,269 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 21,318 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 16,211 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 16,104 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

h/brake lever travel on limits

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 LUE is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LUE, 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 LUE registered?

KN54 LUE is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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