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KU55 VWS

2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,399 mi
Last recorded71,399 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour67,593 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU55 VWS
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2016 71,399 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 18 Feb 2015 87,596 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 87,596 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 62,979 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 62,974 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 54,021 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 54,021 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 46,060 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 77,839 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 77,839 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 38,470 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

mot carried out in wet conditions

Pass 24 Aug 2011 64,913 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 64,911 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 57,440 miles

all wiper starting to smear

rear discs pitting

Fail 2 Sep 2010 57,440 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

all wiper starting to smear

front discs scored

rear discs pitting

Pass 19 Aug 2009 48,069 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 38,674 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 29,924 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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KU55 VWS is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 KU55 VWS, 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 KU55 VWS registered?

KU55 VWS is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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