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AY54 YWL

2004 Smart Forfour Black Edition

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

147,945 mi
Last recorded147,945 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Smart Forfour Black Edition63,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY54 YWL
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Black Edition
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2023 147,945 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 142,484 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 135,546 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlight aim only just met requirements

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

Fail 25 Jan 2021 135,546 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlight aim only just met requirements

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 128,350 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion around rear closing sill areas and rear chassis box section

corrosion on all steering, suspension and braking components

Fail 13 Jul 2019 128,349 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective low light output (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective light output too low (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

corrosion around rear closing sill areas and rear chassis box section

corrosion on all steering, suspension and braking components

Pass 26 Jul 2018 124,586 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 124,585 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

All position lamps not working ign off (4.2.1 (a))

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 18 May 2017 123,229 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 123,229 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2016 120,759 miles
Pass 18 May 2015

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

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

Pass 20 May 2014 108,330 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2014 108,330 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2014 108,176 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 88,433 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 88,433 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 71,201 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 71,201 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front discs worn

Pass 10 Dec 2010 62,060 miles

light surface scratckes to the windscreen / has damage outside zone 'A'

offside rear brake has a slight bind but not considered significant

offside rear inner brake pad appears to be wearing low

Pass 19 Jan 2010 51,951 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 51,927 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 50,223 miles

o/s & n/s wipers splitting

Pass 22 Oct 2007 35,413 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 35,413 miles

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

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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AY54 YWL is a 2004 Smart Forfour Black Edition in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 AY54 YWL, 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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AY54 YWL is a 2004 Smart Forfour Black Edition, first registered on 18 November 2004.

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