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LR54 RKN

2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour67,593 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR54 RKN
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025
Fail 22 Jul 2025

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2024 74,751 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Apr 2023 70,582 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023 70,582 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 65,293 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 64,181 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 62,509 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside+nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 60,335 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front+rear-------corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective offside+nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Offside steering gater twisted

Pass 14 Jun 2017 60,335 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 60,335 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 May 2016 59,585 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 57,590 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 57,590 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 56,554 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2014 56,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 50,743 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 50,743 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 45,750 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 24 Sep 2011 45,750 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 30 Sep 2010 471,088 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 471,088 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Sep 2009 34,737 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 29,960 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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LR54 RKN is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LR54 RKN, 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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LR54 RKN is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 21 October 2004.

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