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KT04 KTF

2004 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto

Yellow Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

53,054 mi
Last recorded53,054 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto50,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT04 KTF
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2022 53,054 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 89,901 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 89,901 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2019 86,424 miles
Fail 23 May 2019

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 84,506 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 82,994 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 80,201 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 18,910 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 18,910 miles

Nearside registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 May 2014 72,790 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 10 May 2014 72,790 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 69,165 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2013

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 65,729 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 58,024 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 53,434 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 53,434 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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Pass 14 Jul 2009 42,877 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 42,877 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

tracking

Pass 8 Jul 2008 29,697 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 29,697 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 18,785 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 18,785 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto?

Based on 2,269 MOT tests across 154 vehicles.

71.6%
Pass Rate
3,520
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
154
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 82
Stop lamp not working 78
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 52
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 47
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 45
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KT04 KTF is a 2004 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto in Yellow with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2004 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 50,017 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 Fortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 82 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KT04 KTF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KT04 KTF is a 2004 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto, first registered on 9 July 2004.

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