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KY54 YSZ

2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

96,328 mi
Last recorded96,328 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour67,593 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2024 96,328 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Aug 2024 96,328 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 95,653 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 94,613 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 94,613 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 92,710 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 91,046 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 87,910 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 83,563 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 83,563 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 78,564 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 78,564 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 74,229 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 74,225 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 69,418 miles

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

rear no plate is starting to deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 19 Aug 2014 64,684 miles

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

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 27 Aug 2013 58,577 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust starting to deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 4 Sep 2012 53,273 miles

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes and rear rear subframe mounting bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 30 Aug 2011 47,752 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 40,212 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 32,832 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 28,323 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 24,115 miles

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

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 YSZ is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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