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SK54 KWN

2004 Smart Forfour Black Edition

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,653 mi
Last recorded98,653 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Smart Forfour Black Edition63,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK54 KWN
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Black Edition
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2018 98,653 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre slightly worn on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear surface rust to rear of nearside inner sill area

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre slightly worn on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear quarter panel has light damage

Offside Rear window taped over

Pass 13 May 2017 89,943 miles
Fail 13 May 2017 89,943 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2016 83,189 miles

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

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

oil leak

Fail 21 May 2016 83,189 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

aux belt in poor condition

oil leak

Fail 23 May 2015 74,355 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2015 74,355 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 May 2014 64,684 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2013 55,291 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2012 43,816 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 43,816 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 34,798 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 29,296 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 23,197 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 17,154 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 12,330 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Forfour Black Edition?

Based on 4,486 MOT tests across 285 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
5,592
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 146
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 139
Registration plate lamp not working 132
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 104
position lamp(s) not working 83
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SK54 KWN is a 2004 Smart Forfour Black Edition in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2004 Smart Forfour Black Edition models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 63,230 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart Forfour Black Edition fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 146 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SK54 KWN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Forfour Black Edition typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Smart Forfour Black Edition is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SK54 KWN is a 2004 Smart Forfour Black Edition, first registered on 14 September 2004.

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