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FD54 BWW

2004 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

143,980 mi
Last recorded143,980 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto64,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD54 BWW
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion Semi-auto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 143,980 miles

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 24 Oct 2024 140,835 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2024 140,827 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 132,396 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front to rear covered with under sea (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 131,768 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside park brake low

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 129,121 miles

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

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

inner sills and front subframe corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2020 127,167 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 123,227 miles

Central Rear Upper hilevel brake light 3 bulbs 50%

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2019 123,207 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Upper hilevel brake light 3 bulbs 50%

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2018 121,764 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 120,131 miles

front pads low

rear sills slightly corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2016 112,098 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 106,657 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2015 106,657 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 101,320 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 101,320 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 95,153 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 95,153 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 87,482 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nearside rear seat belt clasp cover missing

Fail 30 Jun 2012 87,452 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nearside rear seat belt clasp cover missing

Pass 5 Jul 2011 80,790 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 80,790 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2010 61,142 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2010 61,142 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 48,566 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)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 34,348 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto?

Based on 10,625 MOT tests across 639 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
4,840
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
639
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 273
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 264
Registration plate lamp not working 239
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 209
position lamp(s) not working 137
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FD54 BWW is a 2004 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2004 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 64,068 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 Semi-auto fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 273 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FD54 BWW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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FD54 BWW is a 2004 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto, first registered on 1 December 2004.

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