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BJ54 YTA

2004 Smart Forfour Passion

Grey Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,294 mi
Last recorded155,294 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Smart Forfour Passion65,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 YTA
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2016 155,294 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2016 155,294 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 151,010 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 145,440 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both outer sill coversfitted

front discs worn

Fail 10 Dec 2014 145,439 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both outer sill coversfitted

front discs worn

Pass 10 Dec 2013 139,979 miles

o/s/f tyre outer edge wearing

Fail 10 Dec 2012 134,042 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 134,042 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 129,395 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 128,846 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 109,758 miles

Centre Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

front brake discs showing a slight warp

front brake pads getting lower

Pass 24 Nov 2009 86,520 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

altenator drive belt badly deteriorated

both front brake discs have wear lips

both front brake discs slightly warped

both front tyres are wearing on inside edge

both rear brake discs slightly deteriorated

Fail 23 Nov 2009 86,514 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

altenator drive belt badly deteriorated

both front brake discs have wear lips

both front brake discs slightly warped

both front tyres are wearing on inside edge

both rear brake discs slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Nov 2008 67,698 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 47,815 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Forfour Passion?

Based on 17,805 MOT tests across 1,032 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
5,365
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
1,032
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 454
Registration plate lamp not working 440
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 389
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 321
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 213
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BJ54 YTA is a 2004 Smart Forfour Passion in Grey with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Smart Forfour Passion models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 65,766 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 Passion fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 454 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ54 YTA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Forfour Passion typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Smart Forfour Passion is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BJ54 YTA is a 2004 Smart Forfour Passion, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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