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AV54 XWY

2004 Smart Forfour Black Edition

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

115,641 mi
Last recorded115,641 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Smart Forfour Black Edition63,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 XWY
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Black Edition
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2022 115,641 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 115,641 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect AND OFFSIDE FRONT (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 108,107 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2021 108,023 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 102,679 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2020 102,678 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 98,789 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Apr 2019 98,789 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps new bulb fitted x2 glb501 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 96,311 miles

front and rear brake discs worn/corroded

rear brake pads worn

Fail 25 Apr 2018 96,311 miles

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

front and rear brake discs worn/corroded

nearside mirror damaged

rear brake pads worn

Pass 12 Nov 2016 71,091 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 59,650 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2015 59,650 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 55,208 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 49,192 miles

n/s/r seat belt not checked, child seat fitted

n/s/r tyre has a small bulge on inner wall

Fail 15 Nov 2013 49,192 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

n/s/r seat belt not checked, child seat fitted

n/s/r tyre has a small bulge on inner wall

Pass 15 Nov 2012 44,561 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

front brake discs are slightly worn

offside front tyre is low on edges

Pass 4 Nov 2011 40,149 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/r seat belt not checked child seat fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2010 36,185 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 31,410 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 25,727 miles

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

nearside rear tyre is wearing on outside edge

Pass 27 Nov 2007 19,702 miles

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

How Reliable is the Smart Forfour Black Edition?

Based on 4,486 MOT tests across 285 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
5,592
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 146
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 139
Registration plate lamp not working 132
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 104
position lamp(s) not working 83
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AV54 XWY is a 2004 Smart Forfour Black Edition in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2004 Smart Forfour Black Edition models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 63,230 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 Black Edition fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 146 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV54 XWY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Forfour Black Edition typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Smart Forfour Black Edition is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AV54 XWY is a 2004 Smart Forfour Black Edition, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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