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FP54 HTD

2004 Smart Forfour Black Edition

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,668 mi
Last recorded73,668 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Smart Forfour Black Edition63,230 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP54 HTD
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Black Edition
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2017 73,668 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 66,609 miles

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

em light on

Fail 19 Feb 2016 66,609 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

em light on

Pass 13 Feb 2015 54,972 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 51,557 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 49,925 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 47,771 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 46,963 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 46,963 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 41,329 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 31,100 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 27,405 miles

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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FP54 HTD is a 2004 Smart Forfour Black Edition in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FP54 HTD, 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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What year was FP54 HTD registered?

FP54 HTD is a 2004 Smart Forfour Black Edition, first registered on 19 November 2004.

Is FP54 HTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP54 HTD shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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