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NU54 SZP

2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

146,015 mi
Last recorded146,015 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour67,593 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU54 SZP
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2019 146,015 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approximately 85% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Reverse light inop

Pass 12 Sep 2018 139,202 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 95% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split at end (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 132,499 miles

Both front tyres on 3mm of tread

Front brake pads 80% worn

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 125,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm 195/50/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 117,432 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

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

all tyres uneven wear 1955015

Pass 10 Sep 2014 108,107 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 98,374 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres perishing/cracking

Fail 25 Aug 2012 88,587 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 88,587 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 80,661 miles

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

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

Rear discs unevenly worn grooved

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2010 72,531 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s wiper split still clearing screen

Pass 1 Sep 2009 61,991 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 53,534 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 42,232 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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NU54 SZP is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NU54 SZP, 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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What year was NU54 SZP registered?

NU54 SZP is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 21 September 2004.

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