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HN54 JRU

2004 Smart Forfour Black Edition

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

134,831 mi
Last recorded134,831 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Smart Forfour Black Edition63,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN54 JRU
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Black Edition
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2021 134,831 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 130,361 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 123,357 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nsf door indicator lens damaged

Pass 13 Jun 2017 118,728 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both ns and os lower (2.4.G.2)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jun 2017 118,360 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1756514 and out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both ns and os lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1756514 (4.1.E.1)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 108,328 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jun 2016 108,328 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Oct 2014 105,876 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres perishing on the inner sidewalls

Pass 28 Oct 2014 105,876 miles

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

both front tyres perishing on the inner sidewalls

Pass 17 Sep 2013 101,042 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 96,349 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 86,678 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 75,575 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 66,952 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2008 57,044 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 44,457 miles

Exhaust manifold heatsheild loose and rattling

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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HN54 JRU is a 2004 Smart Forfour Black Edition in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HN54 JRU, 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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HN54 JRU is a 2004 Smart Forfour Black Edition, first registered on 30 October 2004.

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