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KN54 VUE

2004 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

92,979 mi
Last recorded92,979 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto64,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN54 VUE
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion Semi-auto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2018 92,979 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 92,935 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 91,321 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 89,688 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 88,476 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Oct 2012 88,473 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2011 76,869 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 76,869 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 60,121 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 34,652 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 34,652 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 16,376 miles

hand brake requires adjustment

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage

Fail 16 Apr 2008 16,376 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

hand brake requires adjustment

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage

How Reliable is the Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto?

Based on 10,625 MOT tests across 639 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
4,840
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
639
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 273
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 264
Registration plate lamp not working 239
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 209
position lamp(s) not working 137
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KN54 VUE is a 2004 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2004 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 64,068 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 Forfour Passion Semi-auto fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 273 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KN54 VUE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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KN54 VUE is a 2004 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto, first registered on 3 November 2004.

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