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OV54 LTE

2004 Smart Forfour Black Edition

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

55,094 mi
Last recorded55,094 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Smart Forfour Black Edition63,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV54 LTE
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Black Edition
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2020 55,094 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 52,857 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Sep 2019 52,857 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 48,417 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 7 Oct 2017 44,122 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 40,035 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 40,035 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp wrong bulb fitted (1.2.1f)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 33,156 miles

Offside Rear cracking on tread

Pass 25 Sep 2014 27,499 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 23,570 miles

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

O/S/R tyre perished and splitting but not exposing chords

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 23,570 miles

O/S/R tyre perished and splitting but not exposing chords

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 21,874 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 21,874 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

offside rear tyre side wall starting to crack

Pass 9 Sep 2011 20,292 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 18,358 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 16,040 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 12,859 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 12,859 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 9,335 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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OV54 LTE is a 2004 Smart Forfour Black Edition in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 OV54 LTE, 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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OV54 LTE is a 2004 Smart Forfour Black Edition, first registered on 13 October 2004.

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