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SK54 KWH

2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,012 mi
Last recorded116,012 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour67,593 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK54 KWH
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2017 116,012 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

n/s rear tyre cracking

Pass 3 Nov 2016 104,185 miles

Offside Front door hindge slihtly worn

Pass 3 Nov 2015 73,822 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 73,821 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2014 45,000 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 35,800 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 78,531 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 69,809 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 69,809 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

rear brake discs corroded but not weakened

Fail 11 Oct 2011 69,807 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

2 LEDs not working on hi level brake light

Exhaust system deteriorating

NS wing mirror insecure

NSF driveshaft seal leaking

NSR brake disc seriously corroded

NSR tyre worn on inside edge

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

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

OSF driveshaft oil seal leaking

OSR brake disc seriously corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2010 55,117 miles

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

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

engine management lamp illuminated

nearside rear & offside rear brake discs corroding

Pass 11 Aug 2009 32,835 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 32,835 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 15,954 miles

n/s/front indicator lens slightly broken.

Pass 30 Aug 2007 14,360 miles

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

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
Full Smart (mcc) Forfour reliability report

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SK54 KWH is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 SK54 KWH, 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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SK54 KWH is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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