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AV54 PJX

2004 Smart Forfour Passion

Blue Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

129,943 mi
Last recorded129,943 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Smart Forfour Passion65,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 PJX
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 129,943 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2026 129,940 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 123,584 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 118,652 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 112,779 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 108,484 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 108,484 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 103,880 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 103,880 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 99,853 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 99,853 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 91,350 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 84,558 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm and perished (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm and perished (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 84,558 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm and perished (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm and perished (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 78,183 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 78,183 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 70,310 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

engine sump corroding

exhaust corroded

undertray fitted

Fail 30 Mar 2016 70,297 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

engine sump corroding

exhaust corroded

undertray fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2015 63,204 miles

Nearside Rear n/s rear wing damaged .

all brake discs becoming scaled.

Fail 12 Oct 2015 63,204 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear n/s rear wing damaged .

all brake discs becoming scaled.

Pass 30 Sep 2014 52,170 miles

Advise rear heat shield over exhaust broken away

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2013 46,018 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 41,604 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 39,043 miles

advise both front brake discs worn and in poor condition

advise both front tyres perishing in tread grooves

advise both rear brake discs worn and in poor condition

advise both rear tyre perishing in tread grooves

Pass 29 Oct 2010 34,603 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 29,550 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 24,515 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 20,594 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 20,585 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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 PJX is a 2004 Smart Forfour Passion in Blue with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 PJX, 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 PJX is a 2004 Smart Forfour Passion, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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