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KX04 JSW

2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

142,486 mi
Last recorded142,486 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour67,593 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX04 JSW
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2020 142,486 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front windows are tinted not considered excessive

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 141,610 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 141,610 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 139,211 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 135,113 miles

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

Nearside Front SLIGHT BIND TO WHEEL

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 132,772 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 130,439 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 127,916 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 123,978 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Oct 2012 119,601 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2011 111,385 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 23 Oct 2010 105,160 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Oct 2009 96,946 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 88,264 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 16 Oct 2007 79,138 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
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KX04 JSW is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KX04 JSW, 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 KX04 JSW registered?

KX04 JSW is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 25 August 2004.

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