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MH54 GNU

2004 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

119,941 mi
Last recorded119,941 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto50,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH54 GNU
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2021 119,941 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 119,941 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2017 114,072 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 108,448 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both side (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Dec 2015 104,978 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 22 Dec 2014 103,417 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 103,417 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 95,768 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 89,618 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 82,941 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 77,400 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 77,399 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 71,147 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 71,144 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Front Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 12 Nov 2008 63,671 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 63,671 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto?

Based on 2,269 MOT tests across 154 vehicles.

71.6%
Pass Rate
3,520
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
154
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 82
Stop lamp not working 78
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 52
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 47
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 45
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MH54 GNU is a 2004 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2004 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 50,017 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 Fortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 82 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MH54 GNU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MH54 GNU is a 2004 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto, first registered on 27 October 2004.

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