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GN54 YKA

2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour67,593 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN54 YKA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2020

Nearside Front headlight beam image deteriorated

Nearside Rear nsr tyre cracked perished and aged

Offside Rear suspension arm bush detached from bonding, split and has slight play

Rear bumper namaged nsr. insecure at bottom mountings

both front lower ball joint boots deteriorated

horn sound deteriorated

nar door hinges worn, door damage and movement

Fail 15 Jan 2020

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle door handle just pulls out (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front headlight beam image deteriorated

Nearside Rear nsr tyre cracked perished and aged

Offside Rear suspension arm bush detached from bonding, split and has slight play

Rear bumper namaged nsr. insecure at bottom mountings

both front lower ball joint boots deteriorated

horn sound deteriorated

nar door hinges worn, door damage and movement

Pass 9 Jan 2019 110,230 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2019 110,230 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating disc worn (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 106,304 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 106,304 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 99,161 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 95,464 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear Sub-frame rubber bush(s) deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 11 Apr 2015 89,769 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 82,411 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear axle bushes starting to delaminate

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 11 Mar 2014 82,409 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear axle bushes starting to delaminate

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 6 Mar 2014 82,351 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Mar 2013 76,678 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 68,794 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 68,792 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 49,182 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 40,162 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 2 Jun 2009 30,484 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 29,950 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 23,679 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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GN54 YKA is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GN54 YKA, 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 GN54 YKA registered?

GN54 YKA is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 29 November 2004.

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