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HG54 ARF

2004 Smart Forfour Passion

Grey Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

137,034 mi
Last recorded137,034 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Smart Forfour Passion65,766 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG54 ARF
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2016 137,034 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Dec 2016 137,034 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 13,304 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 132,997 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 130,512 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 130,512 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 127,738 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 11 Oct 2013 127,738 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 29 Oct 2012 114,686 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 114,686 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 87,079 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 87,079 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Oct 2010 65,277 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 65,276 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2009 43,273 miles

N/S/R tyre is very low on inner edge and has a number of cuts in the tred

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S/R tyer is bald on inner edge

Pass 23 Oct 2009 43,273 miles

N/S/R tyre is very low on inner edge and has a number of cuts in the tred

O/S/R tyer is bald on inner edge

Pass 9 Oct 2008 26,180 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 15,485 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Forfour Passion?

Based on 17,805 MOT tests across 1,032 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
5,365
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
1,032
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 454
Registration plate lamp not working 440
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 389
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 321
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 213
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HG54 ARF is a 2004 Smart Forfour Passion in Grey with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2004 Smart Forfour Passion models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 65,766 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 Forfour Passion fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 454 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HG54 ARF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Forfour Passion typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Smart Forfour Passion is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HG54 ARF registered?

HG54 ARF is a 2004 Smart Forfour Passion, first registered on 9 October 2004.

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