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KR54 DVW

2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,290 mi
Last recorded117,290 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour67,593 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR54 DVW
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2021 117,290 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

various underbody corrosion

Fail 15 Dec 2021 117,277 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both fronts (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle 46% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

various underbody corrosion

Pass 9 Jan 2021 113,248 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly loose door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive AXLE MOUNTING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2021 113,242 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly loose door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive AXLE MOUNTING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 108,153 miles

Both headlight lens deteriorating

Horn weak

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 100,694 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 89,386 miles

Light surface corrosion to underside

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 78,162 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 78,162 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Offside and nearside (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 74,043 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 74,043 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 66,415 miles

both rear brakes have slight binding

Fail 9 Sep 2014 66,415 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear brakes have slight binding

Pass 6 Sep 2013 61,135 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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 28 Aug 2012 57,516 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 53,566 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 50,046 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 43,022 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 35,402 miles

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

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

both rear tyres starting to crack in treads

Pass 17 Nov 2007 28,008 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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KR54 DVW is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KR54 DVW, 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 KR54 DVW registered?

KR54 DVW is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 19 November 2004.

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