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LX54 VYD

2004 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,070 mi
Last recorded115,070 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto64,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX54 VYD
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion Semi-auto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2024 115,070 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2024 115,070 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 107,877 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 103,677 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 96,017 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 96,017 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 95,825 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 92,444 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 88,071 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint link-bar (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint link-bar (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Feb 2018 88,066 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint link-bar (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint link-bar (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 82,120 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2017 82,120 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 75,950 miles

Nearside Front wheel buckled

Pass 16 Mar 2015 70,745 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 70,745 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 1 May 2014 60,203 miles

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

Kerb damage to both front tyres Reccomend to have wheel alignment check

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 May 2014 60,203 miles

Kerb damage to both front tyres Reccomend to have wheel alignment check

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)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 May 2013 48,219 miles

Nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Offside rear tyre sidewall cracking

Fail 30 Apr 2013 48,219 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Offside rear tyre sidewall cracking

Fail 1 May 2012 39,392 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2012 39,392 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 34,388 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 29,707 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 20,020 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto?

Based on 10,625 MOT tests across 639 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
4,840
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
639
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 273
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 264
Registration plate lamp not working 239
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 209
position lamp(s) not working 137
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LX54 VYD is a 2004 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 64,068 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 Passion Semi-auto fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 273 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LX54 VYD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LX54 VYD is a 2004 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto, first registered on 23 September 2004.

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