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KY54 WOB

2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,117 mi
Last recorded105,117 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour67,593 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY54 WOB
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2015 105,117 miles

Both the headlamp glass/covers are starting to deteriorate

Front brake pads over half worn

Fail 16 Nov 2015 105,052 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Both the headlamp glass/covers are starting to deteriorate

Front brake pads over half worn

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 100,438 miles

rear exhaut box in poor condition and slightly blowing

Fail 3 Nov 2014 100,438 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear exhaut box in poor condition and slightly blowing

Pass 26 Nov 2013 93,724 miles

Nearside front tyre is nearing the 2mm wear bars

Offside front tyre is nearing the 2mm wear bars

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust silencer is starting to deteriorate

Fail 26 Nov 2013 93,723 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front tyre is nearing the 2mm wear bars

Offside front tyre is nearing the 2mm wear bars

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust silencer is starting to deteriorate

Pass 4 Oct 2012 86,342 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 74,905 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 74,905 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 72,593 miles

nearside indicator side repeator lamp lens damaged.

offside wiper slightly worn

Pass 19 Oct 2009 70,591 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 70,591 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 67,350 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 64,654 miles

partial l e ds in high level brake light not working

slight damage to outer walls n/s/f and o/s/f tyres

Fail 19 Oct 2007 64,654 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

partial l e ds in high level brake light not working

slight damage to outer walls n/s/f and o/s/f tyres

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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KY54 WOB is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KY54 WOB, 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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KY54 WOB is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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