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PE54 WJL

2004 Smart Forfour Black Edition

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

99,875 mi
Last recorded99,875 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Smart Forfour Black Edition63,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE54 WJL
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Black Edition
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2020 99,875 miles

general under body corrosion

Pass 27 Apr 2019 96,561 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 26 Apr 2019 96,549 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust too bad (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear park brake weak

localised areas of age related corrosion sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2018 92,697 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer joint. (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Apr 2017 89,154 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 11 Apr 2016 85,946 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s and o/s rear tyres cracking to tread area

Fail 11 Apr 2016 85,938 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s and o/s rear tyres cracking to tread area

o/s brake caliper handbrake lever in on position

Pass 7 Apr 2015 78,731 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Offside front tyer perisded

Fail 7 Apr 2015 78,731 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Offside front tyer perisded

Pass 22 Apr 2014 73,590 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 69,126 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 63,777 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2012 63,712 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 57,205 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 49,294 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 41,663 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 33,300 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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PE54 WJL is a 2004 Smart Forfour Black Edition in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 PE54 WJL, 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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PE54 WJL is a 2004 Smart Forfour Black Edition, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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