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HY54 WDF

2004 Smart Forfour Black Edition

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,101 mi
Last recorded50,101 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart Forfour Black Edition63,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY54 WDF
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Black Edition
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 8 Jul 2025 50,101 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 45,814 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Jun 2023 40,646 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 37,346 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 33,190 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Pass 15 Jul 2020 30,942 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 28,046 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2018 24,408 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 22,673 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 20,948 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 19,787 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 16,494 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 15,024 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 13,813 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 12,531 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 11,186 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 10,059 miles

exhaust sheild loose

nearside and offside wiper blades slightly deteriated

Pass 3 Sep 2008 9,766 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 8,086 miles

outer sill covers fitted over sills

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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HY54 WDF is a 2004 Smart Forfour Black Edition in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HY54 WDF, 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 HY54 WDF registered?

HY54 WDF is a 2004 Smart Forfour Black Edition, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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