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OV54 LRZ

2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

24,401 mi
Last recorded24,401 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour67,593 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV54 LRZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2016 24,401 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 225,066 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2015 225,066 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 205,760 miles

Front brake discs worn

Front brake pads 60% worn

O/S/R Trailing arm bush slightly worn

Fail 28 Nov 2014 205,760 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front brake discs worn

Front brake pads 60% worn

O/S/R Trailing arm bush slightly worn

Fail 3 Dec 2013 186,051 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

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

Rear coil springs corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 186,051 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Rear coil springs corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 167,689 miles

High handbrake lever travel

Sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2011 147,424 miles

All brake discs slightly worn

Catalyst to downpipe clamp almost rusted through

Front tyres wearing on inner edges, 3mm in centre

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2010 126,964 miles

Front exhaust clamp corroded

O/S/R Tyre perrished and low on inner edge

Pass 24 Nov 2009 106,587 miles

N/S/R Brake disc corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Nov 2009 106,587 miles

N/S/R Brake disc corroded

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 87,966 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 67,578 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)

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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OV54 LRZ is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 OV54 LRZ, 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 OV54 LRZ registered?

OV54 LRZ is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 26 November 2004.

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The MOT history for OV54 LRZ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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