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OU54 RVZ

2004 Smart Forfour Black Edition

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

128,033 mi
Last recorded128,033 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Smart Forfour Black Edition63,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU54 RVZ
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Black Edition
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2023 128,033 miles

Both Front Suspensions Ball Joint & Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed & Door Handle (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front & Rear Suspensions Are Corroded & Exhaust System Is Corroded

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed & Both Rear & N/S/F ALL Door Handles (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Fail 14 Mar 2023 128,033 miles

Both Front Suspensions Ball Joint & Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed & Door Handle (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front & Rear Suspensions Are Corroded & Exhaust System Is Corroded

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both Front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed & Both Rear & N/S/F ALL Door Handles (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 27 Jan 2022 125,553 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 121,320 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 116,513 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 108,088 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 101,027 miles

covers & shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 28 Jan 2017 93,495 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 85,817 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 74,081 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 65,796 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 57,085 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 50,610 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 40,297 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 21 Jul 2010 40,297 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 27 Mar 2009 32,094 miles

Nearside front wiper blade deteriorated

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 2 Jan 2008 26,775 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 19,675 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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OU54 RVZ is a 2004 Smart Forfour Black Edition in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OU54 RVZ, 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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OU54 RVZ is a 2004 Smart Forfour Black Edition, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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