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KY54 GNV

2004 Smart Forfour Passion CDI 95

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

132,142 mi
Last recorded132,142 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Smart Forfour Passion CDI 9591,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY54 GNV
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion CDI 95
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2021 132,142 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 122,944 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 122,944 miles

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2018 114,298 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated x2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 114,298 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated x2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2018 114,094 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated both inner boots (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear caliper damp

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both lower ball joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))

advise no reverse lights

Pass 4 Oct 2017 100,692 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 95,142 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 95,138 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 90,637 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 90,388 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 83,952 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 75,502 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 66,673 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 59,020 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 50,953 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 43,237 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 33,698 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Smart Forfour Passion CDI 95?

Based on 1,834 MOT tests across 107 vehicles.

72.2%
Pass Rate
7,061
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
107
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 55
Registration plate lamp not working 54
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 43
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 38
parking brake recording little or no effort 34
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KY54 GNV is a 2004 Smart Forfour Passion CDI 95 in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2004 Smart Forfour Passion CDI 95 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 91,558 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart Forfour Passion CDI 95 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 55 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KY54 GNV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Forfour Passion CDI 95 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Smart Forfour Passion CDI 95 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KY54 GNV is a 2004 Smart Forfour Passion CDI 95, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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