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AV54 PHZ

2004 Smart Forfour Passion

Grey Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

120,638 mi
Last recorded120,638 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Smart Forfour Passion65,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 PHZ
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2020 120,638 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber slightly weeping

headlamp lenses tarnished,patterns weakening

Fail 21 Aug 2020 120,635 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front shock absorber slightly weeping

headlamp lenses tarnished,patterns weakening

Pass 20 Aug 2019 114,546 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 114,536 miles

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

handbrake travel high

Pass 22 Aug 2018 103,376 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 103,371 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2017 93,546 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 93,546 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/50/r15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 84,710 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 84,552 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 74,459 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 74,459 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 68,027 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2014 68,027 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 59,271 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 53,388 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

exhaust manifold heat sheild insecure

Pass 26 Jan 2012 51,353 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 49,602 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 48,236 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 44,831 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside wiper blade split but clears the screen

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 44,831 miles

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

Nearside wiper blade split but clears the screen

Pass 28 Nov 2007 32,492 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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AV54 PHZ is a 2004 Smart Forfour Passion in Grey with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AV54 PHZ, 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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AV54 PHZ is a 2004 Smart Forfour Passion, first registered on 21 November 2004.

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