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SB54 HMC

2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

95,518 mi
Last recorded95,518 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2015
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour67,593 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB54 HMC
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2015 95,518 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Emissions not tested

Nearside Rear tyre has nail

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 89,798 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)

bonnet release handle incomplete

both outer sills covered with plastic shields

handbrake release button in poor condition

n/s/r coil spring corroded

n/s/r crossbeam bush front of perished

n/s/r exterior handle operation poor

windscreen scratched o/s/f

Fail 9 Sep 2014 89,798 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

windscreen scratched o/s/f

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

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bonnet release handle incomplete

both outer sills covered with plastic shields

handbrake release button in poor condition

n/s/r coil spring corroded

n/s/r crossbeam bush front of perished

n/s/r exterior handle operation poor

Pass 3 Sep 2013 82,605 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front no plate cracked

sills covered

Fail 3 Sep 2013 82,605 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front no plate cracked

sills covered

Pass 28 Aug 2012 75,972 miles

engine oil level low

slight oil leak transmission area

Fail 24 Aug 2012 75,921 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

engine oil level low

slight oil leak transmission area

Pass 1 Sep 2011 69,681 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 69,681 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

front brake disc worn

front brake pads low

Pass 20 Nov 2009 52,532 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 36,443 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 36,443 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 26,504 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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SB54 HMC is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 SB54 HMC, 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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What year was SB54 HMC registered?

SB54 HMC is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 22 November 2004.

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