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LG54 VSA

2004 Smart Forfour Black Edition

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

106,000 mi
Last recorded106,000 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 Smart Forfour Black Edition63,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG54 VSA
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Black Edition
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2023 106,000 miles

Body has Damage all around

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle is Heavily Under-sealed.

Pass 21 Dec 2022 94,428 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 19 Dec 2022 94,422 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 90,641 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 86,601 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 81,254 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2019 81,253 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 78,491 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 77,118 miles

nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy.

Fail 19 Dec 2017 77,118 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy.

Pass 11 Aug 2016 71,850 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 69,239 miles

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

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)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 65,360 miles

nearside and offside front brake discs worn

Pass 15 Jul 2013 55,988 miles

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on outer edge

Fail 15 Jul 2013 55,985 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 4 Jul 2012 48,967 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 42,164 miles

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

n/s/r tyre cracking

single bulb in high level stop lamp not working

Fail 6 Jul 2011 42,164 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

n/s/r tyre cracking

single bulb in high level stop lamp not working

Pass 13 Jul 2010 36,691 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 31,673 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)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 22,811 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 17,265 miles

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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LG54 VSA is a 2004 Smart Forfour Black Edition in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 LG54 VSA, 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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LG54 VSA is a 2004 Smart Forfour Black Edition, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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