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KY54 YDK

2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,419 mi
Last recorded134,419 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour67,593 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY54 YDK
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 134,419 miles

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

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front drives door intermittently works

Fail 25 Apr 2025 134,203 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective no pattern or image, light intensity reduced (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 May 2024 125,569 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

sill covers preventing full inspection of vehicle

Fail 26 Apr 2024 125,473 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

sill covers preventing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 31 Mar 2023 116,911 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

sill covers preventing full inspection of vehicle

wipers not parking as intended

Fail 31 Mar 2023 116,911 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

sill covers preventing full inspection of vehicle

wipers not parking as intended

Pass 12 Jul 2021 103,212 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2021 102,981 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Auxiliary drive belt split through the middle

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 93,373 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 92,886 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 92,073 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

unable to inspect nearside rear seat belt due to child seat fitted.

Pass 30 Jun 2017 89,454 miles

unable to inspect nearside rear seat belt due to child seat fitted.

Fail 30 Jun 2017 89,454 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted & insecure due to retain clip damaged. (1.8.A.1b)

unable to inspect nearside rear seat belt due to child seat fitted.

Pass 30 Jun 2016 86,108 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on the inner edge. 175/65r14. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 79,231 miles

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

Unable to inspect nearside rear outer seat belt due to child seat fitted.

Pass 17 Jun 2014 71,767 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit (worn on the outer edge). 175/65r14

offside rear tyre beginning to perish/deteroirate!. 175/65r14

unable to inspect nearside rear seat belt due to child seat fitted

Fail 9 Jul 2013 66,387 miles

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

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

unable to inspect nearside rear seat belt due to child seat fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2013 66,387 miles

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

unable to inspect nearside rear seat belt due to child seat fitted

Fail 9 Jul 2012 60,774 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

unable to inspect nearside rear seat belt due to child seat fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2012 60,774 miles

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)

unable to inspect nearside rear seat belt due to child seat fitted

Fail 4 Jul 2011 55,582 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs excessively worn

rear number plate faded

Pass 4 Jul 2011 55,582 miles

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

front brake discs excessively worn

rear number plate faded

Pass 2 Jul 2010 50,671 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brake discs worn

Pass 3 Jul 2009 46,933 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 35,792 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 23,792 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 23,792 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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KY54 YDK is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YDK, 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 YDK is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 13 September 2004.

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