CarVerify

Free Car Check

NV54 FCU

2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1332cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

103,056 mi
Last recorded103,056 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour67,593 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Smart (mcc)
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV54 FCU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2020 103,056 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 103,054 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Direction indicator not working repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 95,498 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 95,493 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 89,244 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 84,367 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 76,904 miles

Front brake disc wearing thin

Slight play both front anti roll bar links

Pass 12 Aug 2015 69,790 miles

Front brake disc, s wearing thin . o/s/front tyre poor condition

Pass 14 Aug 2014 64,401 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 58,989 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 49,353 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 42,122 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 37,821 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 33,075 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 27,509 miles

front & rear tyre profiles different (50/55)

Pass 29 Sep 2007 21,146 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
Full Smart (mcc) Forfour reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

NV54 FCU is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 NV54 FCU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NV54 FCU?

You can check the full history of NV54 FCU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was NV54 FCU registered?

NV54 FCU is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 25 October 2004.

Is NV54 FCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV54 FCU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NV54 FCU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on NV54 FCU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.