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GV54 HSG

2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

132,193 mi
Last recorded132,193 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour67,593 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV54 HSG
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 132,193 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 124,166 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2024 124,164 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Nov 2023 117,538 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight ()

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 117,538 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight ()

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 110,438 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 110,438 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 105,614 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm/ Tread distorted on inner edge 195/50R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm/ Tread distorted on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 105,614 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm/ Tread distorted on inner edge 195/50R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm/ Tread distorted on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 103,052 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 99,218 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 93,979 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 87,237 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 82,082 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 76,843 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 72,823 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2014 72,823 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 67,832 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 63,704 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 59,482 miles

Both front tyres are starting to wear on the inner edge.

Off side front tyres have 2x small cuts in the inner tread.

Pass 18 Nov 2010 53,146 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

off side front brake disc worn.

Fail 11 Nov 2010 53,013 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

off side front brake disc worn.

rear brake discs are slightly scored

Pass 9 Nov 2009 46,590 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 40,920 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 35,240 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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 HSG is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HSG, 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 GV54 HSG registered?

GV54 HSG is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 19 November 2004.

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