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MJ54 YYM

2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

56,545 mi
Last recorded56,545 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2014
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour67,593 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ54 YYM
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2014 56,545 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 54,492 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2011 51,237 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2011 51,237 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 47,772 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2010 47,772 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 1 Oct 2010 47,749 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

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

near side rear and off side rear brake disks are slightly worn.

Pass 29 Aug 2009 42,597 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Tyre Has A Chunk Missing From The Inside Sidewall (Not Through To Cords)

Fail 29 Aug 2009 42,597 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Tyre Has A Chunk Missing From The Inside Sidewall (Not Through To Cords)

Offside Front Wiper Blade Insecure/Faulty

Pass 15 Apr 2008 36,292 miles

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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MJ54 YYM is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MJ54 YYM, 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 MJ54 YYM registered?

MJ54 YYM is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 17 November 2004.

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