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KV54 GEY

2004 Smart Forfour Black Edition

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

107,746 mi
Last recorded107,746 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Smart Forfour Black Edition63,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV54 GEY
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Black Edition
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 107,746 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 3 Jul 2017 107,545 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 99,621 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 99,621 miles

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

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced o/s and n/s headlamp lenses. (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working not working with side lights on. (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 92,768 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 89,149 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 84,659 miles

Front number plate damaged

Pass 28 May 2012 80,164 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 78,842 miles

O/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

x1 led not working on high level stop lamp

Fail 6 Dec 2011 78,840 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

O/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

x1 led not working on high level stop lamp

Pass 28 Oct 2010 70,612 miles

rear brake discs rusty

Fail 23 Sep 2009 70,535 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)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 70,535 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)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 58,069 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 58,067 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 47,420 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Forfour Black Edition?

Based on 4,486 MOT tests across 285 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
5,592
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 146
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 139
Registration plate lamp not working 132
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 104
position lamp(s) not working 83
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KV54 GEY is a 2004 Smart Forfour Black Edition 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 Forfour Black Edition models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 63,230 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 Forfour Black Edition fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 146 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KV54 GEY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Forfour Black Edition typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Smart Forfour Black Edition is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KV54 GEY is a 2004 Smart Forfour Black Edition, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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