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LV54 WUG

2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

143,760 mi
Last recorded143,760 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour67,593 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV54 WUG
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 143,760 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Jan 2026 143,758 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 136,665 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 131,435 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded & lipped inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm+ (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2022 123,066 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2021 116,562 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 109,023 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2020 109,023 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 100,120 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 100,120 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 93,829 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 87,415 miles

Front number plate cracked

Fail 18 Mar 2017 87,415 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play & noisey on rotation (2.6.2)

Front number plate cracked

Pass 17 Feb 2016 81,659 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 81,659 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 73,100 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 65,353 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 58,767 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 54,405 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 48,246 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 42,494 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 38,131 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 29,116 miles

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

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

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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LV54 WUG is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 LV54 WUG, 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 LV54 WUG registered?

LV54 WUG is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 12 November 2004.

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