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KY54 GLZ

2004 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

90,307 mi
Last recorded90,307 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto64,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY54 GLZ
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion Semi-auto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2022 90,307 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all brake discs corroded

exhaust slight smoke

Fail 15 Feb 2022 90,306 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all brake discs corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2021 89,342 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

brake disc corrosion

headlamps deteriorating

Fail 2 Feb 2021 89,332 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

brake disc corrosion

headlamps deteriorating

Pass 19 Jul 2019 87,543 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 87,543 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 80,445 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 74,156 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 5,286 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Jun 2016

Front brake discs are corroded and worn

Front headlight covers are detriorated .so light put is weak

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 67,718 miles

All four brake discs are worn and corroded

O/S/F tyre is getting low on tread

Pass 19 May 2014 64,856 miles

Front wiper blades smearing windscreen

Fail 19 May 2014 64,856 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front wiper blades smearing windscreen

Pass 14 May 2013 61,372 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2012 57,637 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

gearbox faulty , not engaging reverse correctly

offside rear tyre perished on shoulder

Fail 14 May 2012 57,637 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

gearbox faulty , not engaging reverse correctly

offside rear tyre perished on shoulder

Pass 4 May 2011 53,282 miles

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

bulbs out in high level brake light

wiper blades smearing screen

Fail 21 Apr 2010 43,898 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

bulbs out in high level brake light

Pass 21 Apr 2010 43,898 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

bulbs out in high level brake light

Pass 15 Apr 2009 35,075 miles

Bulb(s) not working in high-mounted stop lamp

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

Fail 15 Apr 2009 35,075 miles

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

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

Bulb(s) not working in high-mounted stop lamp

Front & rear brake discs badly worn

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 27,440 miles

nearside rear brakes are slightly binding

How Reliable is the Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto?

Based on 10,625 MOT tests across 639 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
4,840
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
639
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 273
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 264
Registration plate lamp not working 239
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 209
position lamp(s) not working 137
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KY54 GLZ is a 2004 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto in Silver with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2004 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 64,068 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 Semi-auto fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 273 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KY54 GLZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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KY54 GLZ is a 2004 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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