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KY54 YSL

2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

96,970 mi
Last recorded96,970 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2015
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour67,593 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2015 96,970 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

headlamp patterns poor

sun strip fitted to front screen but not adversly effecting the drivers view

Fail 24 Mar 2015 96,970 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

headlamp patterns poor

sun strip fitted to front screen but not adversly effecting the drivers view

Pass 24 Feb 2014 87,695 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

rear inner sills and chassis rails rusty

Fail 24 Feb 2014 87,695 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

rear inner sills and chassis rails rusty

Pass 27 Feb 2013 77,936 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 77,936 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 63,387 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 63,387 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2010 56,229 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2009 49,683 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 49,683 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 43,486 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 43,486 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 33,994 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 YSL is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YSL, 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 YSL is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 14 September 2004.

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