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KS54 GXL

2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

116,801 mi
Last recorded116,801 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour67,593 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS54 GXL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2021 116,801 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 112,534 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

front lower balljoint dustcovers perishing

Pass 6 Mar 2018 106,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output and offside plastic headlamp lens deteriorated (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' and lower centre (8.3.1d)

cannot see brake pads for inspection due to fitted wheel trims

Fail 5 Mar 2018 106,359 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer holed (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output and offside plastic headlamp lens deteriorated (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' and lower centre (8.3.1d)

cannot see brake pads for inspection due to fitted wheel trims

Pass 8 Mar 2017 101,299 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' has a stonechip (8.3.1d)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 94,570 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2016 94,570 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 74,732 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 72,914 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 69,641 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2011 62,203 miles

Offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 30 Nov 2010 55,731 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 48,781 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 41,420 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 35,826 miles

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

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

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 GXL is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 KS54 GXL, 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 GXL registered?

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

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