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KS54 GVZ

2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,601 mi
Last recorded72,601 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour67,593 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS54 GVZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2022 72,601 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 72,601 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 67,870 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 62,947 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 57,161 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Nov 2019 57,121 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 53,769 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 53,769 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 49,891 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Inner x 2 tyres side walls cracking

Fail 8 Nov 2017 49,891 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Inner x 2 tyres side walls cracking

Pass 15 Nov 2016 45,695 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 40,866 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 40,866 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 37,045 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 37,045 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 33,494 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 31,213 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 27,706 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 26,229 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 24,597 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 21,738 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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KS54 GVZ is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KS54 GVZ, 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 KS54 GVZ registered?

KS54 GVZ is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 20 December 2004.

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The MOT history for KS54 GVZ shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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