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L9 BCE

2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

36,351 mi
Last recorded36,351 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour67,593 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL9 BCE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 36,351 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 36,330 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 36,274 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 36,258 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 36,209 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 36,036 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 35,856 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 35,378 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 34,497 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 33,093 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 31,924 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 30,815 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 29,608 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 28,367 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 27,216 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 25,133 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 20,875 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 14,496 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 14,496 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)

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)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 8,570 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Forfour?

Based on 256,394 MOT tests across 26,709 vehicles.

78.9%
Pass Rate
4,633
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
26,709
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,304
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,283
Registration plate lamp not working 2,059
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,676
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L9 BCE is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 67,593 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) Forfour fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 2,304 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L9 BCE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was L9 BCE registered?

L9 BCE is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 27 September 2004.

Is L9 BCE safe to buy?

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