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KN54 VTX

2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,846 mi
Last recorded94,846 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour67,593 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN54 VTX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2024 94,846 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Wiper blade split

Fail 28 Jun 2024 94,846 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm Tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Wiper blade split

Pass 3 Jul 2023 84,891 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2023 84,890 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2022 83,423 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

lower effort to near side parking brake

Pass 10 Nov 2021 76,783 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 76,783 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH HEAD LIGHTS CLOUDY (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 72,334 miles

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

Nearside Rear PARKING BRAKE EFFICIENCY POOR

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 69,865 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 68,795 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly poor effeciency (1.3.1 (c))

high mounted stop light in a poor condition

Fail 29 Oct 2018 68,795 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly poor effeciency (1.3.1 (c))

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

high mounted stop light in a poor condition

Pass 30 Oct 2017 68,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 67,315 miles

Centre exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 65,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorating

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 62,868 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 62,868 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Oct 2013 60,999 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 60,999 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 49,359 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 49,359 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 47,498 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 47,498 miles

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

front brake pads wearing close too 1.5 mm limit

Pass 30 Oct 2010 40,263 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2010 40,261 miles

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

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

both rear disc slighty liped

Pass 27 Oct 2009 35,875 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 32,621 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 28,480 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
Full Smart (mcc) Forfour reliability report

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KN54 VTX is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 VTX, 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 VTX registered?

KN54 VTX is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 3 November 2004.

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