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BD54 JYA

2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

109,545 mi
Last recorded109,545 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour67,593 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 JYA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2022 109,545 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 86,334 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 80,473 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 76,737 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 73,614 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 68,914 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 20 Jan 2017 68,914 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 66,714 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 66,163 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 63,270 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 59,047 miles

Oil leak

Fail 31 Oct 2013 59,047 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2012 53,900 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 48,558 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 42,589 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 36,974 miles

Bulb out in hi level brake light

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Oct 2008 30,459 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

one bulb not working in high level stop lamp

Pass 16 Nov 2007 24,404 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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BD54 JYA is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BD54 JYA, 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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What year was BD54 JYA registered?

BD54 JYA is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 19 November 2004.

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