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BF54 UHV

2004 Smart Forfour Black Edition

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

83,749 mi
Last recorded83,749 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Smart Forfour Black Edition63,230 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 UHV
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Black Edition
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2016 83,749 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 69,215 miles

Offside washer jet blocked

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

Fail 5 Feb 2015 69,215 miles

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

Offside washer jet blocked

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 61,448 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 61,421 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 58,727 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 58,727 miles

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

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)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 55,887 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 55,887 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 19 Nov 2010 52,473 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 48,234 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 48,215 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

o/s rear tyrewalls and treads cracking

Pass 22 Nov 2008 31,016 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 28,105 miles

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 UHV is a 2004 Smart Forfour Black Edition in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BF54 UHV, 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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What year was BF54 UHV registered?

BF54 UHV is a 2004 Smart Forfour Black Edition, first registered on 16 December 2004.

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