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KR54 DPV

2004 Smart Forfour Passion

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

103,551 mi
Last recorded103,551 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Smart Forfour Passion65,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR54 DPV
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 15 Nov 2023 103,551 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

all front lights deteriorated lenses

parking brake lever button missing

Pass 15 Oct 2022 99,646 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 90,315 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 90,314 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 81,171 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 81,168 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 78,043 miles

both front tyres getting low

both rear tyres just legal

headlights misted but still a beam pattern

Fail 30 Sep 2019 78,043 miles

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

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

both front tyres getting low

both rear tyres just legal

headlights misted but still a beam pattern

Pass 1 Oct 2018 74,377 miles

rear discs corroded

both rear tyres low

front brakes slight judder

handbrake high

o/s/r shocker damp

Pass 9 Oct 2017 70,043 miles

both rear tyres getting low

Fail 9 Oct 2017 70,043 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres getting low

Pass 30 Sep 2016 65,368 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 65,368 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 60,298 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 60,298 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 56,502 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 56,078 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Feb 2013 53,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 53,910 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 48,967 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 44,521 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 44,521 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 39,222 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 30,888 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 22,128 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 21,986 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

exhaust catalyst heatshield insecure (rattle)

front registration plate slightly deteriorated

rear registration plate deteriorated (borderline failure)

Fail 13 Dec 2007 21,986 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

exhaust catalyst heatshield insecure (rattle)

front registration plate slightly deteriorated

rear registration plate deteriorated (borderline failure)

How Reliable is the Smart Forfour Passion?

Based on 17,805 MOT tests across 1,032 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
5,365
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
1,032
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 454
Registration plate lamp not working 440
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 389
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 321
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 213
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KR54 DPV is a 2004 Smart Forfour Passion in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

Across all 2004 Smart Forfour Passion models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 65,766 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 fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 454 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KR54 DPV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was KR54 DPV registered?

KR54 DPV is a 2004 Smart Forfour Passion, first registered on 13 December 2004.

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