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NV54 FCM

2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

111,230 mi
Last recorded111,230 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour67,593 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV54 FCM
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2023 111,230 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside front and offside front headlamp lenses cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle front mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer rear mounting (6.1.2 (a))

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

rear heat shield loose

Pass 30 Nov 2022 108,089 miles

Coolant leak sign of coolant leak and level low ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ferrule corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

fuel tank heat shield loose

Fail 30 Nov 2022 108,089 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Coolant leak sign of coolant leak and level low ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ferrule corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

fuel tank heat shield loose

Pass 3 Dec 2021 104,147 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lenses slight deterioration (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall to tread cracking and slight outer edge wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear handbrake lever slight maladjustment

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

exhaust heat shield around fuel tank slightly loose

Pass 25 Nov 2020 101,859 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases first clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear brake disc cover missing

Offside Rear handbrake cable retaining clamp corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Nov 2020 101,859 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases first clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear brake disc cover missing

Offside Rear handbrake cable retaining clamp corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 99,980 miles

1 bulb out in high level brake light

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear tyre slight tread separation

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

center exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2019 99,975 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% front (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

1 bulb out in high level brake light

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear tyre slight tread separation

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

center exhaust heat shield insecure

center exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2018 97,086 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 97,073 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 94,172 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slight tread separation

Fail 16 Nov 2017 94,168 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 90,459 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended both rear axle mounting bushes (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear tyre slight tread seperation

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level brake light (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 84,728 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended both rear axle mounting bushes (2.4.F.3)

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

Nearside Rear tyre slight tread seperation

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play steering rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level brake light (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 79,406 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Nov 2014 79,405 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2013 72,156 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 63,874 miles

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

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

offside rear brake slight binding

Pass 1 Dec 2011 55,948 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 47,647 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 38,745 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 38,736 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 28,069 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 16,574 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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NV54 FCM is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 NV54 FCM, 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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NV54 FCM is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 19 October 2004.

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