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LD54 WBF

2004 Smart Forfour Black Edition

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

118,238 mi
Last recorded118,238 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2015
Typical for 2004 Smart Forfour Black Edition63,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD54 WBF
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Black Edition
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2015 118,238 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jul 2015 118,228 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 113,012 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 105,309 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 93,744 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 77,285 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 77,285 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 62,361 miles

hand brake travel long

Fail 17 Feb 2009 62,361 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

hand brake travel long

Pass 4 Jun 2008 53,082 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2008 53,082 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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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LD54 WBF is a 2004 Smart Forfour Black Edition in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LD54 WBF, 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 LD54 WBF registered?

LD54 WBF is a 2004 Smart Forfour Black Edition, first registered on 29 November 2004.

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