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KN54 PKO

2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,828 mi
Last recorded138,828 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour67,593 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN54 PKO
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2016 138,828 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 127,264 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 127,264 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 119,841 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 119,841 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2013 106,577 miles

Corrosion to brake hose ferules and tails

Plastic liners and sill covers preventing full examination

Some service wear and corrosion to rear brake discs

Some service wear to brake discs

Pass 8 May 2012 92,892 miles

O/s/r tyre worn unevenly and close to limits

Plastic covers and trays preventing full examination

Rear brake discs wearing and some scoring

Pass 12 May 2011 75,788 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front wipers poor.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 May 2011 75,788 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front wipers poor.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2010 54,091 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 28 May 2009 46,746 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 46,746 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 30,629 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 30,627 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 19,741 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 PKO is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 PKO, 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 PKO registered?

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

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