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KY54 YGU

2004 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

123,931 mi
Last recorded123,931 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto64,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY54 YGU
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion Semi-auto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2016 123,931 miles

all covers fitted

Fail 2 Mar 2016 129,310 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint and loose in arm (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

all covers fitted

poor beam image on nearside head lamp

Pass 9 Oct 2014 120,675 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2014 120,362 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 107,725 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 98,177 miles

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

radiator insecure

Fail 4 Oct 2012 98,110 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

radiator insecure

Pass 7 Oct 2011 87,784 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front and rear brake discs worn

Fail 4 Oct 2011 87,778 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front and rear brake discs worn

Pass 24 Aug 2010 71,544 miles

All road wheel rims slightly distorted

Brake fluid leval low but above min mark

Nearside handbrake reading low

Offside door mirror glass broken but provides sufficient veiw behind vehicle

Rear bumper accident damaged but no sharp edges evident

Rear registration plate slightly deteriated

Fail 23 Aug 2010 71,543 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

All road wheel rims slightly distorted

Brake fluid leval low but above min mark

Nearside handbrake reading low

Offside door mirror glass broken but provides sufficient veiw behind vehicle

Rear bumper accident damaged but no sharp edges evident

Rear registration plate slightly deteriated

Fail 4 Sep 2009 57,504 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 57,504 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 44,999 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 28,778 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 28,778 miles

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

How Reliable is the Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto?

Based on 10,625 MOT tests across 639 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
4,840
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
639
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 273
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 264
Registration plate lamp not working 239
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 209
position lamp(s) not working 137
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KY54 YGU is a 2004 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto in Silver with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 2004 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 64,068 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 Semi-auto fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 273 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KY54 YGU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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KY54 YGU is a 2004 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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