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NU54 SZE

2004 Smart Forfour Black Edition

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,876 mi
Last recorded129,876 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Smart Forfour Black Edition63,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU54 SZE
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Black Edition
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2016 129,876 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 129,813 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 123,734 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 117,833 miles

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

nearside front indicator lens cover missing.

Fail 12 Mar 2014 117,833 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front brake pads getting low.

nearside front indicator lens cover missing.

Fail 16 Apr 2013 102,190 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 102,190 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 93,436 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 93,436 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 82,664 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 82,619 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

near side front tyre outer wall has damage

off side front tyre outer wall has damage

Pass 16 Apr 2010 61,999 miles

both front tyres have slight damage to sidewalls. 195/50 r15

o/s/f wiper blade starting to split.

rear wiper blade split.

Pass 28 Apr 2009 49,387 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

both nearside tyres low on tread

rear subframe mounts starting to unbond

Pass 15 Jan 2008 32,253 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 30,678 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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NU54 SZE is a 2004 Smart Forfour Black Edition in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 NU54 SZE, 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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What year was NU54 SZE registered?

NU54 SZE is a 2004 Smart Forfour Black Edition, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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