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KV54 GDY

2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

162,749 mi
Last recorded162,749 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour67,593 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV54 GDY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 162,749 miles

both front beam images very poor - close to excess

both front tyre valves perished & splitting

both front tyres wearing low

offside rear brake caliper damp

slight exhaust blow from rear box

Pass 5 Jul 2016 149,260 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 140,911 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 136,003 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 136,003 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 126,700 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 Jul 2013 126,440 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Jul 2012 115,558 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 115,558 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 104,198 miles

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 Jul 2011 104,198 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/f tyre has run flat mark on outer sidewall

Fail 14 Jul 2010 94,347 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 94,347 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 83,978 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 68,360 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 47,884 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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KV54 GDY is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KV54 GDY, 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 KV54 GDY registered?

KV54 GDY is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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