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KY54 YDT

2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

102,096 mi
Last recorded102,096 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour67,593 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY54 YDT
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 102,096 miles

Front headlight lens cloudy

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust back box deteriorated

Fail 29 Sep 2017 102,096 miles

Front headlight lens cloudy

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 17 Sep 2016 93,145 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2016 93,145 miles

Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Fail 17 Sep 2016 93,145 miles

Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2015 83,953 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Oct 2015 83,953 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 73,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s/f tyre inner edge shoulder wearing low.

Pass 3 Sep 2013 63,817 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Sep 2013 63,817 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Aug 2012 53,710 miles

(1)both rear coil spring corroded in places

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nsf headlamp pattern on limit needs new lamp

Pass 21 Aug 2012 53,710 miles

(1)both rear coil spring corroded in places

nsf headlamp pattern on limit needs new lamp

Pass 16 Aug 2011 43,944 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 36,189 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 36,189 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 31,130 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 24,753 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 19,039 miles

NSF TYRE IS WEARING ON OUTER EDGE.

OSF TYRE IS WEARING ON INNER EDGE.

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 YDT is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YDT, 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 YDT is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 7 September 2004.

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