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ML54 XZU

2004 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto

Grey Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

115,894 mi
Last recorded115,894 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto64,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML54 XZU
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion Semi-auto
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018 115,894 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 115,893 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2017 114,963 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre has cut in outer sidewall

Fail 28 Mar 2017 114,963 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre has cut in outer sidewall

Pass 2 Apr 2016 110,228 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2015 99,189 miles

Engine management light on

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear and nearside front tyres perished due to age

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2014 93,329 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 93,329 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 83,372 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 70,406 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 70,406 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front tyres wearing badly on inner edges.

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 58,850 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 51,164 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 43,120 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 33,345 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 33,342 miles

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

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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ML54 XZU is a 2004 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto in Grey with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ML54 XZU, 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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ML54 XZU is a 2004 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto, first registered on 16 October 2004.

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