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NX54 VKA

2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,727 mi
Last recorded143,727 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour67,593 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX54 VKA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 143,727 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2019 143,727 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 May 2018 119,243 miles

N/SR TYRE CUTS ON TREAD

Fail 4 May 2018 119,233 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

N/SR TYRE CUTS ON TREAD

Pass 2 May 2017 114,077 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 May 2016 106,425 miles

Rear tyres outer poor no cords visible 175/65/14

handbrake button broken but function ok

Fail 4 May 2016 106,372 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear tyres outer poor no cords visible 175/65/14

handbrake button broken but function ok

Pass 5 May 2015 99,485 miles

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

both rear tyres deteriorating

Fail 5 May 2015 99,485 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres deteriorating

Pass 7 May 2014 92,051 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 92,046 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 91,923 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 88,256 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 80,389 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 73,133 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 67,913 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 53,237 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 53,237 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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NX54 VKA is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel 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 NX54 VKA, 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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NX54 VKA is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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