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KY54 YTC

2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

104,309 mi
Last recorded104,309 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour67,593 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 104,309 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2025 104,300 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2024 104,008 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 97,078 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022
Pass 30 Oct 2021 89,641 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 87,599 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2020 87,599 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 31 Oct 2020 87,596 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2019 86,587 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 10 Sep 2018

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 77,611 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 77,611 miles

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

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

Offside high beam poor light output

Pass 1 Oct 2016 69,800 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 64,717 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 64,717 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 59,725 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 55,527 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 55,525 miles

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2012 51,010 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 46,253 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing on inside edge

both rear tyres cracking

o/s/f indicator lens cracked

Pass 25 Aug 2010 41,991 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Aug 2009 37,349 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 32,007 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 27,021 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 YTC is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 YTC, 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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What year was KY54 YTC registered?

KY54 YTC is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 14 September 2004.

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