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LV54 WUX

2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

103,172 mi
Last recorded103,172 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour67,593 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV54 WUX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2023 103,172 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2023 103,172 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 100,852 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 100,852 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 97,079 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 97,077 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 91,519 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 88,243 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive under car (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear fuel flap missing

Rear both sides brake back plates slightly corroded

exhaust system slightly corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2019 88,243 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive under car (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear fuel flap missing

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

Rear both sides brake back plates slightly corroded

exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2018 85,250 miles

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

fuel flap missing

oil leak

Fail 24 Nov 2018 85,250 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

fuel flap missing

oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2017 82,276 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

slight drag rear brakes

Fail 9 Nov 2017 82,276 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front wheel rim dented

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front tyre on limit & worn edges

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

slight drag rear brakes

Pass 7 Nov 2016 75,055 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 12 Nov 2015 65,359 miles

rear n/s tyre getting low on tread

Fail 12 Nov 2015 65,359 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear n/s tyre getting low on tread

Pass 11 Nov 2014 53,970 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

front brake pads getting low

rear n/s tyre getting low on tread

Pass 13 Nov 2013 48,139 miles

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 12 Nov 2012 41,128 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)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 7 Nov 2011 21,734 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 17,013 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 13,315 miles

offside front tyre cut on outerwall

Pass 14 Nov 2008 11,009 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 11,009 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2007 8,162 miles

deep cut o/s/f tyre sidewall

Fail 12 Nov 2007 8,162 miles

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

deep cut o/s/f tyre sidewall

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
Full Smart (mcc) Forfour reliability report

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LV54 WUX is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 LV54 WUX, 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 WUX registered?

LV54 WUX is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 6 November 2004.

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