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KV54 WVN

2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

117,566 mi
Last recorded117,566 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour67,593 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 117,566 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 115,599 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 110,381 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 105,985 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2022 105,947 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 103,529 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering knuckle corroded

Rear Axle corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2021 103,529 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering knuckle corroded

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

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2020 101,148 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Hub corroded

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 101,148 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Hub corroded

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 98,337 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear jacking points corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2019 98,337 miles

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

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

Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear jacking points corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2018 94,309 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Nov 2018 94,309 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 89,766 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front exhaust heat shield insecure

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Oct 2017 89,766 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage door hinge siezed (6.1.C.1)

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

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front exhaust heat shield insecure

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Oct 2016 84,847 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 26 Oct 2016 84,845 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 79,943 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 79,934 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/50 15 82V (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear 195/50 15 82V tyre perishing on inner sidewall

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/50 15 82V (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear 195/50 15 82V tyre perishing on inner sidewall

Fail 4 Nov 2014 76,750 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

offside rear (195/50 15 82V) tyre badly perished but not exposing cords

Pass 4 Nov 2014 76,750 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

offside rear (195/50 15 82V) tyre badly perished but not exposing cords

Pass 8 Nov 2013 73,863 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 7 Nov 2013 73,853 miles

Nearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 67,029 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 67,029 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

offside wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 4 Nov 2011 61,755 miles

Airbag warning light illuminated.

Fail 31 Oct 2011 61,754 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Airbag warning light illuminated.

Pass 8 Nov 2010 50,959 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 9 Nov 2009 42,817 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 33,695 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Nov 2008 33,694 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 25,317 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
Full Smart (mcc) Forfour reliability report

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KV54 WVN is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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

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