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AO54 PHX

2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

70,155 mi
Last recorded70,155 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour67,593 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 PHX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 70,155 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside parking brake effort only 1/3 of offside indicating an issue

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 62,957 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 58,196 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside parking brake effort half that of nearside and lever not going back to its stop indicating an issue

Fail 10 Oct 2023 58,196 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside parking brake effort half that of nearside and lever not going back to its stop indicating an issue

Pass 4 Oct 2022 52,377 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 47,746 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 44,276 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 38,927 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 38,439 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 37,351 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 35,806 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 32,256 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Pass 8 Oct 2014 30,658 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 28,423 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 27,745 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 26,723 miles

front brake discs and pads worn thin

Pass 8 Oct 2010 25,710 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 24,272 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 22,669 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 20,687 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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AO54 PHX is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 AO54 PHX, 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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AO54 PHX is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 5 October 2004.

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