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GJ54 PBU

2004 Smart Forfour Black Edition

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

73,787 mi
Last recorded73,787 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Smart Forfour Black Edition63,230 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ54 PBU
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Black Edition
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2019 73,787 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 73,787 miles

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

brakes slightly spongy

Pass 21 Sep 2018 68,887 miles

Offside Front C.V gaiter perished.

Pass 15 Sep 2017 64,075 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 59,429 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 59,376 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 52,554 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 11 Sep 2014 44,790 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 38,226 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 32,333 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 32,333 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 29,343 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 26,944 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 25,965 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 27 Aug 2008 24,126 miles

Near side repeater lens has been repaired with lens tape

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 1 Sep 2007 18,122 miles

Cut in side wall of near side front tyre

Near side repeater repaired with lens tape

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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GJ54 PBU is a 2004 Smart Forfour Black Edition in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GJ54 PBU, 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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GJ54 PBU is a 2004 Smart Forfour Black Edition, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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