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LD54 WCE

2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

74,664 mi
Last recorded74,664 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour67,593 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD54 WCE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2016 74,664 miles

nail in offside rear tyre tread

slightly poor beam image nearside headlamp

Pass 12 Nov 2015 72,770 miles

a nail in offside rear tyre tread

Fail 12 Nov 2015 72,768 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

a nail in offside rear tyre tread

Pass 1 Dec 2014 70,231 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 70,231 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 3 Dec 2013 68,243 miles

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

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

nail in nearside rear tyre tread

Pass 28 Nov 2012 65,589 miles

center stop lamp incomplete.

Fail 28 Nov 2012 65,589 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

center stop lamp incomplete.

Pass 26 Nov 2011 62,760 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2011 62,760 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Dec 2010 54,975 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 54,975 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 49,759 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 49,759 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 40,038 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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LD54 WCE is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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 LD54 WCE, 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 LD54 WCE registered?

LD54 WCE is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 29 November 2004.

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