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N14 NNK

2004 Smart Forfour Passion

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

156,138 mi
Last recorded156,138 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart Forfour Passion65,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN14 NNK
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 156,138 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Jul 2025 156,077 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 151,370 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2023 148,233 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 144,852 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 136,625 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2021 136,621 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 126,574 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 126,552 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Fail 23 Jun 2020 126,407 miles

Electronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 116,125 miles

Brake pipes greased

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 104,696 miles

engine bay covers fitted preventing the inspection of some engine bay components

underbody covers fitted preventing the inspection of some underbody components

Fail 15 May 2018 104,224 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine bay covers fitted preventing the inspection of some engine bay components

underbody covers fitted preventing the inspection of some underbody components

Pass 15 Jun 2017 94,191 miles

Brake hose modified but not seriously weakened all (3.6.A.3)

coil spring modified but not seriously weakened all (2.4.A.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2017 94,191 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir retaining device missing (3.6.A.2d)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Brake hose modified but not seriously weakened all (3.6.A.3)

coil spring modified but not seriously weakened all (2.4.A.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 88,907 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad wearing slightly low (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads wearing slightly low (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear tyre tread cracking no core showing

Fail 27 Jul 2015 82,713 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 82,713 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 80,056 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

MIL on

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 80,056 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

MIL on

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 78,057 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 76,078 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 65,524 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 56,611 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r tyre slightly damaged.

Fail 10 Nov 2010 56,611 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

n/s/r tyre slightly damaged.

Pass 4 Nov 2009 53,029 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

o/s wiper torn.

Fail 4 Nov 2009 53,029 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

o/s wiper torn.

Pass 6 Nov 2008 46,052 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 5 Nov 2008 46,037 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 35,910 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Forfour Passion?

Based on 17,805 MOT tests across 1,032 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
5,365
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
1,032
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 454
Registration plate lamp not working 440
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 389
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 321
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 213
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N14 NNK is a 2004 Smart Forfour Passion in Silver with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

Across all 2004 Smart Forfour Passion models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 65,766 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 Forfour Passion fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 454 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N14 NNK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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N14 NNK is a 2004 Smart Forfour Passion, first registered on 5 November 2004.

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