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AK54 YXJ

2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

166,594 mi
Last recorded166,594 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour67,593 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 YXJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2021 166,594 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on inside tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 161,264 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2020 161,264 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 153,825 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 142,790 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 131,722 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 119,552 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 108,443 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 99,756 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 86,885 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 75,831 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 66,754 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 53,420 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 42,657 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 32,741 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2007 21,310 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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AK54 YXJ is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AK54 YXJ, 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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What year was AK54 YXJ registered?

AK54 YXJ is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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