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HN54 JSV

2004 Smart Forfour Passion CDI 95

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

115,616 mi
Last recorded115,616 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Smart Forfour Passion CDI 9591,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN54 JSV
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion CDI 95
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2016 115,616 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2016 115,615 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 110,628 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Jun 2015 110,628 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 105,370 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 105,370 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 96,591 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 96,591 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

bad oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2012 93,679 miles

Oil leak

high level brake lamp 70% lit up

Fail 30 Nov 2012 93,679 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

high level brake lamp 70% lit up

Pass 23 Nov 2011 83,135 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 83,135 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 69,516 miles

rear brake discs show signs of light pitting

Fail 22 Nov 2010 69,516 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

all brake discs shows signs of light pitting

Fail 24 Nov 2009 55,496 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 55,496 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 42,752 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 42,752 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 34,995 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Slight damage to near side rear inner wheel rim

How Reliable is the Smart Forfour Passion CDI 95?

Based on 1,834 MOT tests across 107 vehicles.

72.2%
Pass Rate
7,061
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
107
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 55
Registration plate lamp not working 54
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 43
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 38
parking brake recording little or no effort 34
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HN54 JSV is a 2004 Smart Forfour Passion CDI 95 in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

Across all 2004 Smart Forfour Passion CDI 95 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 91,558 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 CDI 95 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 55 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HN54 JSV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Forfour Passion CDI 95 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Smart Forfour Passion CDI 95 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HN54 JSV is a 2004 Smart Forfour Passion CDI 95, first registered on 13 November 2004.

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