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HJ54 OWK

2004 Smart Forfour Black Edition

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,061 mi
Last recorded116,061 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 Smart Forfour Black Edition63,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ54 OWK
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Black Edition
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2015 116,061 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 109,352 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 101,512 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 101,407 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2012 92,519 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 92,519 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 80,378 miles

195/50/15V

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre worn to 2mm

offside front tyre worn to 3mm

problem with alarm system(bonnet open)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 67,994 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear discs distorted

Pass 8 Sep 2009 50,717 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

cuts n/s/r tyre

n/s/f side light dim

tred cracking n/s/f tyre

Fail 8 Sep 2009 50,717 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

cuts n/s/r tyre

n/s/f side light dim

tred cracking n/s/f tyre

Pass 13 Sep 2008 37,599 miles

slight split in front wipers, clearing screen ok.

Pass 19 Sep 2007 28,785 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Forfour Black Edition?

Based on 4,486 MOT tests across 285 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
5,592
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 146
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 139
Registration plate lamp not working 132
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 104
position lamp(s) not working 83
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HJ54 OWK is a 2004 Smart Forfour Black Edition in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2004 Smart Forfour Black Edition models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 63,230 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart Forfour Black Edition fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 146 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HJ54 OWK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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HJ54 OWK is a 2004 Smart Forfour Black Edition, first registered on 23 September 2004.

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