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KY54 YDM

2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,813 mi
Last recorded95,813 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour67,593 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY54 YDM
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2020 95,813 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2019 92,864 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 92,860 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 89,616 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2017 89,616 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 89,610 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2016 89,610 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 88,403 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 88,403 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 74,162 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2014 74,162 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 57,525 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 57,525 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 41,814 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 30,337 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 23,304 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 19,417 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 16,174 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 YDM is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 YDM, 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 YDM is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 13 September 2004.

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