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GV54 HSE

2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

78,238 mi
Last recorded78,238 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour67,593 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV54 HSE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2020 78,238 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Slight play/wear in steering rack/internals

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Partial failure of high level stop light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion to brake unions and ferrules

Fail 25 Nov 2020 78,233 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Slight play/wear in steering rack/internals

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion

Stone damage and cuts to treads

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Partial failure of high level stop light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion to brake unions and ferrules

Tyres showing age and heavy cracking/perishing

Pass 27 Nov 2019 72,395 miles

Offside Front Strong advise:Brake hose unions and ferrules corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust corroded in part (6.1.2 (a))

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion

Surface corrosion to brake unions and ferrules

Tyres showing age and cracking

Fail 26 Nov 2019 72,390 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Strong advise:Brake hose unions and ferrules corroded

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Partial failure of high level stop light

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust corroded in part (6.1.2 (a))

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion

Surface corrosion to brake unions and ferrules

Tyres showing age and cracking

Pass 20 Nov 2018 67,199 miles

Hand brake lever requires attention

Nearside Front Condensation inside spotlight/indicator unit

Offside Front Strong Advise: Brake hose ferrule corroded

Slight exhaust blow front rear joint

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion

Surface corrosion to brake pipes ferrules and unions

Fail 19 Nov 2018 67,194 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced No image (4.1.4 (a))

Hand brake lever requires attention

Nearside Front Condensation inside spotlight/indicator unit

Offside Front Strong Advise: Brake hose ferrule corroded

Slight exhaust blow front rear joint

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion

Strong Advise: Both headlamps heavily deteriorated

Surface corrosion to brake pipes ferrules and unions

Pass 23 Nov 2017 62,053 miles

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion

Surface corrosion to metal brake pipes and ferrules

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 21 Nov 2017 62,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Handbrake travel

Offside Front Slight play in anti roll bar linkage

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion

Surface corrosion to metal brake pipes and ferrules

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 57,193 miles

Steering, suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion

Stone damage and cuts to treads

Surface corrosion to metal brake unions and ferrules

Fail 25 Nov 2016 57,193 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Auxiliary belt requires attention

Steering, suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion

Stone damage and cuts to treads

Surface corrosion to metal brake unions and ferrules

Pass 9 Nov 2015 52,266 miles

Nearside Front Cut to tread but not deep enough to reach cords

Fail 9 Nov 2015 52,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Cut to tread but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 26 Nov 2014 48,081 miles

Partial failure of high level stop light

Fail 26 Nov 2014 48,081 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Partial failure of high level stop light

Pass 25 Nov 2013 43,651 miles

Cover sills fitted

Partial failure to high level stop light

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age and wear

Stone damage and cuts to treads

Surface corrosion to exhaust

Pass 16 Nov 2012 40,111 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 16 Nov 2012 40,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

both rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 23 Nov 2011 35,302 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Nov 2011 35,302 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 30,341 miles

both rear tyres getting low on edges

Pass 20 Nov 2009 25,407 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 25,406 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 20,306 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 16,401 miles

front tyres worn on edges

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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GV54 HSE is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 GV54 HSE, 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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GV54 HSE is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 29 November 2004.

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