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KV54 LZM

2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

96,210 mi
Last recorded96,210 miles
Recorded on14 May 2020
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour67,593 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV54 LZM
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2020 96,210 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 May 2020 96,210 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 85,722 miles

Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 29 Apr 2019 85,612 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure broken and insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018
Fail 12 May 2018

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 12 May 2017 70,726 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 70,725 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (3.5.1g)

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure all 4 tyres (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 68,809 miles

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

Rear brake pad linings over 50% worn

Fail 31 Oct 2016 68,809 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake pad linings over 50% worn

Pass 21 Oct 2015 64,028 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 60,001 miles

Rear brake pad linings wearing thin

Fail 17 Oct 2013 56,199 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 56,199 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2012 50,329 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 46,123 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 40,639 miles

Both front tyres wearing off on outer edges

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 34,905 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing off on outer edge , also nail in tyre

Pass 1 Nov 2007 23,824 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing off on both edges

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 LZM is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LZM, 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 LZM registered?

KV54 LZM is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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