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BN54 UAX

2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

72,668 mi
Last recorded72,668 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour67,593 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 UAX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Jan 2019 72,668 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

both front tyres wearing heavily to edges

both rear coil springs corroding

rear axle beam bushes deteriorating

Pass 26 Jan 2018 63,840 miles

both front wiper blades slightly smearing screen

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 25 Jan 2018 63,840 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

both front wiper blades slightly smearing screen

front brake discs pitted

front brake pads wearing thin

rear brake discs pitted

rear number plate deteriorating

slight fluctuation to front brakes

Pass 6 Dec 2016 59,685 miles

both rear coil springs corroding

offside rear axle beam main bush deteriorating

Fail 6 Dec 2016 59,685 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

both rear coil springs corroding

offside rear axle beam main bush deteriorating

Pass 2 Dec 2015 55,499 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing low on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre at2mm

Offside Rear tyre wearing low on edges

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

plastic over sills

Fail 1 Dec 2015 55,499 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front tyre wearing low on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre at2mm

Offside Rear tyre wearing low on edges

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

plastic over sills

Pass 21 Nov 2014 51,237 miles

plastic over sills unable to fully inspect

Fail 21 Nov 2014 51,237 miles

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

plastic over sills unable to fully inspect

Pass 20 Nov 2013 46,341 miles

plastic oversills fitted restricting view

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)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 41,755 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS HAVE SLIGHT LIP ON SURFACES

Pass 14 Nov 2011 34,259 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 28,821 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 23,354 miles

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

rear number plate deteriated

Fail 13 Nov 2009 23,354 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 17,524 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 11,389 miles

slight binding on offside rear

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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BN54 UAX is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BN54 UAX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN54 UAX registered?

BN54 UAX is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 7 October 2004.

Is BN54 UAX safe to buy?

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