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AY54 YXA

2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,550 mi
Last recorded118,550 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour67,593 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY54 YXA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2021 118,550 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 118,550 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 114,213 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 109,050 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 102,818 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 97,625 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 92,582 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2015 92,577 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 83,040 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 83,040 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 79,072 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 79,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 74,310 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 74,310 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 67,575 miles

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

Offside front tyre close to limit and worn round inner edge

Pass 25 Sep 2010 61,732 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 50,807 miles

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

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

air con working when tested

Pass 2 Sep 2009 50,806 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 43,436 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 33,458 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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AY54 YXA is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AY54 YXA, 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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AY54 YXA is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 22 September 2004.

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