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ML54 LVN

2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,883 mi
Last recorded90,883 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2013
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour67,593 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML54 LVN
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2013 90,883 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/r tyre sidewall perished/scuffed

o/s/r tyre sidewall deteriorated/scuffed

Pass 17 Sep 2012 81,473 miles

Nearside rear tyre slightly worn

Pass 3 Jun 2011 72,307 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 67,177 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 67,177 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 58,925 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 58,925 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 48,445 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2007 48,445 miles

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

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

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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ML54 LVN is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ML54 LVN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ML54 LVN?

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What year was ML54 LVN registered?

ML54 LVN is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 8 October 2004.

Is ML54 LVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML54 LVN shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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