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KV54 PCX

2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

97,281 mi
Last recorded97,281 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour67,593 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2017 97,281 miles

heat shield loose. front brake pads worn

Pass 3 Jun 2016 90,889 miles

Rear tyres cracking

Fail 3 Jun 2016 90,889 miles

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

Rear tyres cracking

Pass 5 May 2015 84,794 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 84,794 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 68,904 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 62,285 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 62,285 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 60,589 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 3 Dec 2011 54,739 miles

Advise front exhaust heatsheild loose.

Fail 3 Dec 2011 54,739 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Advise front exhaust heatsheild loose.

Pass 6 Dec 2010 50,716 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 50,716 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2009 45,875 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 40,029 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 35,497 miles

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

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

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

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

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 PCX 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 PCX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KV54 PCX registered?

KV54 PCX is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 23 September 2004.

Is KV54 PCX safe to buy?

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