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DG54 MZZ

2004 Smart Forfour Black Edition

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

134,260 mi
Last recorded134,260 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Smart Forfour Black Edition63,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG54 MZZ
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Black Edition
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2017 134,260 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 127,592 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 125,927 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 121,456 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 116,801 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 111,725 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 111,725 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 87,386 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 65,777 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 51,896 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 51,896 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 40,134 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 26,069 miles

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)

bodywork damage noted to nearside rear door/wheel arch area.

Fail 1 Oct 2007 25,921 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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)

bodywork damage noted to nearside rear door/wheel arch area.

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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DG54 MZZ 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 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DG54 MZZ, 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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DG54 MZZ is a 2004 Smart Forfour Black Edition, first registered on 4 September 2004.

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