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SN54 LAA

2004 Smart Forfour Black Edition

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,552 mi
Last recorded97,552 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Smart Forfour Black Edition63,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN54 LAA
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Black Edition
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 97,552 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 97,376 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2018 90,526 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 90,512 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect water inside lamp (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working x 2 (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 81,924 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 81,924 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 67,399 miles

front brake discs lip

Fail 8 Mar 2016 67,399 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs lip

Pass 23 Jan 2015 60,043 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 50,792 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake slightly binding

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre starting to split on the inner sidewall

Fail 30 Jan 2014 50,792 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside front brake slightly binding

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

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

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

Offside front outer sidewall slightly damaged

Offside rear tyre starting to split on the inner sidewall

Pass 2 Feb 2013 47,491 miles

handbrake lever release button missing but still operates satisfactorily

Pass 2 Feb 2012 44,237 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 41,273 miles

o/s/r and n/s/f tyres starting to split in places on the inner sidewalls.

Pass 14 Dec 2009 38,360 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Dec 2008 36,345 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 36,345 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 27,881 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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SN54 LAA is a 2004 Smart Forfour Black Edition in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SN54 LAA, 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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SN54 LAA is a 2004 Smart Forfour Black Edition, first registered on 23 December 2004.

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