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KY54 XET

2004 Smart Forfour Passion

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,960 mi
Last recorded86,960 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Smart Forfour Passion65,766 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY54 XET
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc
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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2018 86,960 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 80,434 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2016 73,205 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 73,205 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2015 65,622 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2015 65,622 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Fail 18 Aug 2014 62,446 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 62,446 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 54,101 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 48,857 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 48,857 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 41,695 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Oct 2010 35,395 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 35,395 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 28,552 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 28,552 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 21,665 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 21,665 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Oct 2007 15,978 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 15,978 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Forfour Passion?

Based on 17,805 MOT tests across 1,032 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
5,365
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
1,032
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 454
Registration plate lamp not working 440
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 389
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 321
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 213
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KY54 XET is a 2004 Smart Forfour Passion in Silver with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2004 Smart Forfour Passion models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 65,766 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 fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 454 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KY54 XET, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was KY54 XET registered?

KY54 XET is a 2004 Smart Forfour Passion, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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