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MK54 DFN

2004 Smart Forfour Black Edition

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,215 mi
Last recorded106,215 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2015
Typical for 2004 Smart Forfour Black Edition63,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK54 DFN
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Black Edition
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2015 106,215 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 106,181 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 94,021 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2013 94,021 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 80,445 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 66,584 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 53,375 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 39,861 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 39,861 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 29,652 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 29,652 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2007 20,373 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Forfour Black Edition?

Based on 4,486 MOT tests across 285 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
5,592
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 146
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 139
Registration plate lamp not working 132
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 104
position lamp(s) not working 83
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MK54 DFN is a 2004 Smart Forfour Black Edition in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Smart Forfour Black Edition models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 63,230 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 Black Edition fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 146 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MK54 DFN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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MK54 DFN is a 2004 Smart Forfour Black Edition, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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