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FT54 EAO

2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,798 mi
Last recorded106,798 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour67,593 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT54 EAO
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2017 106,798 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 16 Mar 2017 106,797 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Feb 2016 102,801 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 98,372 miles

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both front flexi pipes are zip tied into place but secure off side rear hand brake lever does not go all the way back to the stop

Fail 19 Feb 2015 98,372 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both front flexi pipes are zip tied into place but secure off side rear hand brake lever does not go all the way back to the stop

Pass 13 Mar 2014 92,014 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 91,980 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 85,849 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2013 85,777 miles

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

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)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2012 78,730 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 78,730 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 72,251 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 66,869 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 56,348 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 41,310 miles

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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FT54 EAO is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel 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 FT54 EAO, 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 FT54 EAO registered?

FT54 EAO is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 13 October 2004.

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