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GU54 GYD

2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

98,278 mi
Last recorded98,278 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour67,593 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU54 GYD
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2020 98,278 miles

Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 90,478 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 90,478 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 80,848 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Feb 2018 80,848 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 73,031 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 66,035 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 66,035 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 59,855 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 55,096 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 50,001 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 50,001 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 44,938 miles

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)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 9,834 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 9,834 miles

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

both front and rear discs are glazed

Pass 9 Feb 2010 6,464 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 33,707 miles

Cut in tyre sidewall n/s/f - not to cord

Pass 22 Feb 2008 29,360 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 29,360 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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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GU54 GYD is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GU54 GYD, 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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GU54 GYD is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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