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KN54 PKJ

2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

127,707 mi
Last recorded127,707 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour67,593 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN54 PKJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2023 127,707 miles

STEERING WHEEL BIT HEAVY

Fail 2 Feb 2023 127,679 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm BOTH TYRE BELOW LIMIT (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

STEERING WHEEL BIT HEAVY

Pass 5 Feb 2022 122,813 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 117,451 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 106,997 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2019 106,997 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2018 98,249 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2018 98,249 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 92,353 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 87,254 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 87,254 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 78,995 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 70,022 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 60,864 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 52,480 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 46,367 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 40,753 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 40,753 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 31,966 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 31,966 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 23,892 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 17,118 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 PKJ is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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