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SG54 VKW

2004 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

119,392 mi
Last recorded119,392 miles
Recorded on15 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto64,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG54 VKW
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion Semi-auto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2024 119,392 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

both rear inner sills corroded

Pass 5 May 2023 115,861 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 115,520 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust corroded in places

Pass 16 Jun 2020 114,000 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 113,964 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2019 113,912 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 106,341 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 98,660 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 92,245 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 84,562 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (4.2.B.1a)

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

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

both rear tyres cracked and perished

offside rear tyre has small cut in tread

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing when rotated

Pass 6 Aug 2013 74,838 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 69,748 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 60,601 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 60,272 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 55,604 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 43,658 miles

near side front side repeater lens slightly damaged

Pass 18 Apr 2009 37,696 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 30,070 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 27,316 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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SG54 VKW is a 2004 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto in Silver with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SG54 VKW, 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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SG54 VKW is a 2004 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto, first registered on 4 September 2004.

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