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RE54 XRM

2004 Smart Forfour Black Edition

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

100,791 mi
Last recorded100,791 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Smart Forfour Black Edition63,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE54 XRM
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Black Edition
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2024 100,791 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 98,691 miles

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

surface corrosion to all suspension components

Pass 24 Nov 2022 96,234 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 94,231 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 92,656 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2020 92,631 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 90,775 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 90,775 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer edge ,outer edge worn (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very slight cracking on inner edge ,monitor. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 89,014 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Nov 2018 89,014 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 87,056 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 83,907 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 80,756 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 78,498 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 74,861 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 70,714 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 66,974 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 66,974 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 52,824 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2010 52,824 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 42,397 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 33,850 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 25,598 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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RE54 XRM is a 2004 Smart Forfour Black Edition in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 RE54 XRM, 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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What year was RE54 XRM registered?

RE54 XRM is a 2004 Smart Forfour Black Edition, first registered on 8 September 2004.

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