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PO54 ZYL

2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Grey Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

97,285 mi
Last recorded97,285 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour67,593 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO54 ZYL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2020 97,285 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2020 97,285 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 90,071 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 85,640 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 84,288 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2017 84,285 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 80,116 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 80,116 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Fail 11 Nov 2016 80,114 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 73,631 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 62,303 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

exhuast becoming rusty

rear centre stop light has some leds not working

Pass 6 Mar 2014 60,334 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 57,199 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 54,546 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 50,302 miles

4 leds not working on centre stop lights

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

front and rear discs becoming worn

front and rear number plates on limit of registration format

o/s/r brake slightly binding

Fail 27 Jul 2010 46,298 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

nearside and offside rear discs pitted

Pass 27 Jul 2010 46,298 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside and offside rear discs pitted

Pass 11 Apr 2009 36,188 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 26,209 miles

two nails in near side rear tyre

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 ZYL is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Grey with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZYL, 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 ZYL is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 14 September 2004.

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