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AJ54 HVZ

2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,987 mi
Last recorded140,987 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour67,593 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 HVZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2021 140,987 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 132,658 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 132,658 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 122,776 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 114,061 miles

Both headlamp lenses cloudy - slightly affecting beam image

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 4 of 10 segments inoperative (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint after catalytic converter (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush lower rear bush (2.5.B.2b)

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view Interior (8.1.2a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush lower rear bush (2.5.B.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 106,053 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2017 106,053 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 102,604 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 2 Mar 2016 102,604 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 99,420 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 99,420 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 96,130 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 96,130 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 94,590 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 90,968 miles

Exhaust manifold heatshield rattling

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

Front wipers split

OS headlight has a reduced output

OSF indicator lens damaged

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

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

Rear brakes wearing unevenly

Fail 12 Oct 2012 90,968 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust manifold heatshield rattling

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

Front wipers split

OS headlight has a reduced output

OSF indicator lens damaged

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

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

Rear brakes wearing unevenly

Pass 10 Oct 2011 73,567 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 53,127 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 53,126 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 39,236 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 25,311 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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AJ54 HVZ is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 AJ54 HVZ, 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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AJ54 HVZ is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 26 November 2004.

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