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PJ54 TZL

2004 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

68,036 mi
Last recorded68,036 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2014
Typical for 2004 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto64,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ54 TZL
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion Semi-auto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2014 68,036 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on the edges

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2013 66,810 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 66,810 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 65,267 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 65,267 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 56,461 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 56,461 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 45,144 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 30 Oct 2009 45,052 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure

Pass 23 Apr 2008 30,188 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 29,617 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto?

Based on 10,625 MOT tests across 639 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
4,840
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
639
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 273
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 264
Registration plate lamp not working 239
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 209
position lamp(s) not working 137
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PJ54 TZL is a 2004 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2004 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 64,068 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 Forfour Passion Semi-auto fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 273 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PJ54 TZL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PJ54 TZL registered?

PJ54 TZL is a 2004 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto, first registered on 21 December 2004.

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The MOT history for PJ54 TZL shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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