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DE54 NJJ

2004 Smart Forfour Passion CDI 95

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

152,933 mi
Last recorded152,933 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Smart Forfour Passion CDI 9591,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 NJJ
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion CDI 95
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc
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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 152,933 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside o/s parking brake is not as efficient as n/s

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 147,730 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 142,353 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear high level brake light some segments inop

Fail 18 Mar 2024 142,333 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also has bulge in side all (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has slight cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear high level brake light some segments inop

Pass 27 Mar 2023 139,087 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 132,661 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 132,661 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 123,045 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Mar 2021 123,045 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 118,565 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 118,565 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 109,820 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 109,820 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear wiper blade broken

Pass 13 Apr 2018 101,668 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 101,668 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 92,484 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 23 Mar 2017 92,482 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 81,716 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2016 81,716 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 65,765 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 Mar 2015 65,765 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 48,514 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 48,039 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 44,092 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 44,092 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 39,068 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 35,254 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 31,863 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 31,863 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 28,638 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 24,031 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN LOW.

How Reliable is the Smart Forfour Passion CDI 95?

Based on 1,834 MOT tests across 107 vehicles.

72.2%
Pass Rate
7,061
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
107
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 55
Registration plate lamp not working 54
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 43
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 38
parking brake recording little or no effort 34
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DE54 NJJ is a 2004 Smart Forfour Passion CDI 95 in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

Across all 2004 Smart Forfour Passion CDI 95 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 91,558 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 CDI 95 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 55 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DE54 NJJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Forfour Passion CDI 95 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Smart Forfour Passion CDI 95 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DE54 NJJ is a 2004 Smart Forfour Passion CDI 95, first registered on 12 October 2004.

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