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BF54 ONK

2004 Smart Forfour Black Edition

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,607 mi
Last recorded79,607 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Smart Forfour Black Edition63,230 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 ONK
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Black Edition
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2018 79,607 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 74,647 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2016 61,692 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

gear linkage partially seized

item removed from drivers view prior to test

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall cracking advise replacement

Pass 30 Nov 2015 56,889 miles

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

inner tyres have slight split on inside wall

Pass 25 Nov 2014 53,839 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2013 51,832 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2013 42,280 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 48,581 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 46,697 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 44,101 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 40,455 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2009 40,455 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 34,625 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 34,625 miles

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

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

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

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

plastic oversills fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2007 28,041 miles

n/s front tyre sidewall damaged

plastic oversills fitted

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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BF54 ONK is a 2004 Smart Forfour Black Edition in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BF54 ONK, 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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BF54 ONK is a 2004 Smart Forfour Black Edition, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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