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PO54 ZYE

2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,932 mi
Last recorded102,932 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour67,593 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO54 ZYE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2024 102,932 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2024 102,877 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 98,293 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2023 98,293 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 94,109 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 90,891 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 88,117 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2019 85,478 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 81,852 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 79,240 miles

Central Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 17 Jan 2018 79,240 miles

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

Central Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 77,150 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Jan 2017 77,150 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Feb 2016 75,869 miles

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

both front anti roll bar linkages have slight play in ball joints

both rear tyres cracking

offside front sidelight dim

Fail 11 Feb 2016 75,869 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both front anti roll bar linkages have slight play in ball joints

both rear tyres cracking

offside front sidelight dim

Pass 23 Feb 2015 73,892 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

both rear tyres cracking in tread

front brake discs pitted and corroded on inner face

nearside front tyre wearing close to limit

rear brake discs pitted and corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2014 70,889 miles

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

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

nearside wiper weak/smearing

rear tyres weak/cracking

Fail 1 Mar 2014 70,889 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside wiper weak/smearing

rear tyres weak/cracking

Pass 28 Feb 2013 64,012 miles

MIL LIGHT ON

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 51,817 miles

front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 16 Sep 2011 51,805 miles

all disc corroed

Fail 16 Sep 2011 51,805 miles

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

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

all disc corroed

Pass 26 Aug 2010 44,263 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 44,263 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 29,510 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 29,510 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 21,274 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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PO54 ZYE is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PO54 ZYE, 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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PO54 ZYE is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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