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OY54 TZV

2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

135,825 mi
Last recorded135,825 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour67,593 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY54 TZV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2024 135,825 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged crack in corner still providing view to rear (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective temporary secured / system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

covers + shlieds fitted

front + rear bumper damage

heat shield loose but secure

under vehicle + all steering / suspension components corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2024 135,823 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged crack in corner still providing view to rear (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective temporary secured / system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

covers + shlieds fitted

front + rear bumper damage

heat shield loose but secure

under vehicle + all steering / suspension components corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2022 131,905 miles

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

front and rear brake discs rusty

front bumper cracked

n/s/f door mirrior damaged

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 11 Dec 2021 125,207 miles

Front headlights misty

Rear exhaust bracket broken rear

nearside mirror broken

Pass 17 Dec 2020 118,708 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 114,371 miles

both front suspension arm bushes perish

both front tyres perish

slight oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2018 106,497 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2018 106,497 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 98,881 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 98,881 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 85,153 miles

air bag light show intermittent fault

battery show low state of charge

both front brake discs lipped

oil leak

Fail 28 Nov 2016 89,126 miles

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Offside Front Indicator lens missing

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 80,555 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front mirror insecure

Offside Front indicator lens missing

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 74,209 miles

Both side sill covers fitted.

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

Near side front indicator lens missing.

Near side rear view mirror slightly insecure.

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

Fail 12 Dec 2014 74,209 miles

Both side sill covers fitted.

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

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

Near side front indicator lens missing.

Near side rear view mirror slightly insecure.

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 64,880 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f indicater lens cracked

rear number plate deterioted

Pass 22 Dec 2012 57,303 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)

front bumper damaged

n/s/f tyre has bulge and cut in outer wall

rear no plate slightly deterioted

Pass 2 Dec 2011 48,582 miles

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

hand brake button missing

Fail 2 Dec 2011 48,582 miles

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

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

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

hand brake button missing

Pass 15 Nov 2010 41,764 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 41,764 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 33,832 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2008 27,110 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2008 27,110 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 20,347 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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OY54 TZV is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 OY54 TZV, 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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OY54 TZV is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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