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BN54 UBE

2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,396 mi
Last recorded91,396 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour67,593 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 91,396 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 85,720 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake is binding slightly

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Oct 2015 85,720 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake is binding slightly

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 78,179 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 73,518 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Sep 2013 73,518 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 68,154 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 65,947 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 65,946 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 59,698 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 50,463 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2009 50,454 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 41,413 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 41,413 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 31,970 miles

*cannot see brake pads clearly †*covers on certian testable items.

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 UBE is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UBE, 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 BN54 UBE registered?

BN54 UBE is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 15 September 2004.

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