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KN56 GUW

2007 Smart Forfour Coolstyle 90 S-a

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,352 mi
Last recorded78,352 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 Smart Forfour Coolstyle 90 S-a63,470 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN56 GUW
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Coolstyle 90 S-a
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc
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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 78,352 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 76,508 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 71,702 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil slight sump wet (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 66,408 miles

tailgate wont open boot accessed through the rear seat area

Pass 14 Jan 2021 64,198 miles

Nearside Front headlight lens cloudy giving a poof beam pattern

Offside Front headlight lens cloudy giving a poof beam pattern

Pass 10 Jan 2020 62,958 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 62,958 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 60,640 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jan 2019 60,640 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 58,196 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 58,196 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 55,797 miles

Nearside Rear tyre was deflated at the start of the test

Fail 12 Jan 2017 55,797 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre was deflated at the start of the test

Pass 12 Jan 2016 53,244 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2016 53,244 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 50,294 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 50,289 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 48,053 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 14 Jan 2013 42,927 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 37,481 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 37,481 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 33,715 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 33,715 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 25,424 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Forfour Coolstyle 90 S-a?

Based on 2,112 MOT tests across 134 vehicles.

76.4%
Pass Rate
4,240
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
134
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 46
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 45
Registration plate lamp not working 34
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 22
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 21
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KN56 GUW is a 2007 Smart Forfour Coolstyle 90 S-a in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2007 Smart Forfour Coolstyle 90 S-a models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 63,470 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 Coolstyle 90 S-a fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 46 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KN56 GUW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Forfour Coolstyle 90 S-a typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 19 years old, this Smart Forfour Coolstyle 90 S-a is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KN56 GUW is a 2007 Smart Forfour Coolstyle 90 S-a, first registered on 15 January 2007.

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