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HV54 OZH

2004 Smart Forfour Black Edition

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

135,722 mi
Last recorded135,722 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Smart Forfour Black Edition63,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV54 OZH
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Black Edition
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2018 135,722 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 129,852 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 129,852 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 118,308 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 106,434 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 94,045 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 83,186 miles

Plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 22 Nov 2012 83,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside front and rear brakes partially binding

Plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2011 72,133 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 3 Dec 2011 72,133 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 24 Nov 2010 61,488 miles

Gear lever stiff

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

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

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

Plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2010 61,488 miles

Gear lever stiff

Plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2009 48,357 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2009 48,357 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2008 36,716 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 36,716 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 23,950 miles

o/s and n/s front and rear brake disc rusty

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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HV54 OZH is a 2004 Smart Forfour Black Edition in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HV54 OZH, 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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What year was HV54 OZH registered?

HV54 OZH is a 2004 Smart Forfour Black Edition, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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