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MT54 XWE

2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,535 mi
Last recorded98,535 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour67,593 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT54 XWE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2018 98,535 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and offside front (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 26 Oct 2018 98,535 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and offside front (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 95,874 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 92,078 miles

All 4 tyre valves slight deteriorated

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

Fail 19 Oct 2016 92,077 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play rough when rotated (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

All 4 tyre valves slight deteriorated

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

wheel alignment required

Pass 22 Sep 2015 81,691 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2015 81,691 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 67,842 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 56,238 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 56,238 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 44,367 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 44,367 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 31,545 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 24,908 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 24,908 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 20,750 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 16,192 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 12,223 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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MT54 XWE is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 MT54 XWE, 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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MT54 XWE is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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