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KV54 RFE

2004 Smart Forfour Passion

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

103,878 mi
Last recorded103,878 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart Forfour Passion65,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV54 RFE
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2025 103,878 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2025 103,878 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 102,531 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2024 102,531 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 May 2023 100,654 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 97,674 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Apr 2022 97,674 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 94,184 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2021 94,184 miles

Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.2.3 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 May 2020 90,711 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2020 90,711 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 84,259 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 80,915 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 80,915 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 78,402 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2016 78,402 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 75,890 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 74,097 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2014 74,097 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 71,176 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both nearside tyres cracked but no cords displayed

Pass 15 Sep 2012 66,761 miles

Nearside Rear 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 1 Dec 2011 63,828 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 59,202 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 56,581 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 48,731 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 43,811 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Forfour Passion?

Based on 17,805 MOT tests across 1,032 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
5,365
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
1,032
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 454
Registration plate lamp not working 440
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 389
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 321
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 213
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KV54 RFE is a 2004 Smart Forfour Passion in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2004 Smart Forfour Passion models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 65,766 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 Passion fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 454 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KV54 RFE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was KV54 RFE registered?

KV54 RFE is a 2004 Smart Forfour Passion, first registered on 22 October 2004.

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