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SN54 LAE

2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

97,934 mi
Last recorded97,934 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour67,593 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN54 LAE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 97,934 miles

some steering, and suspension bushes, are starting to crack, and deteriorate.

surface rust on exhaust system, sub frames, steering, suspension, and brake components,

Fail 8 Oct 2025 97,934 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

some steering, and suspension bushes, are starting to crack, and deteriorate.

surface rust on exhaust system, sub frames, steering, suspension, and brake components,

Pass 18 Oct 2024 96,574 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to crack and deteriorate

Fail 18 Oct 2024 96,574 miles

Front All direction indicators incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to crack and deteriorate

Pass 30 Oct 2023 94,932 miles

sur face rust on exhaust system

Pass 28 Oct 2022 91,784 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Anti Roll Bar D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Anti Roll Bar D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Oct 2022 91,665 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Anti Roll Bar D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Anti Roll Bar D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2021 87,917 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 84,302 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 78,401 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 78,401 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2018 73,093 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 73,093 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 68,029 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 68,029 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 63,378 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 49,074 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 49,074 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 39,025 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2014 39,025 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 26 Oct 2013 32,195 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 32,195 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 26,773 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 25,392 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 23,926 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 23,148 miles

advise near side rear tyre has deep cut on tread recomend attention soon

Fail 24 Oct 2008 21,856 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 21,856 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 18,874 miles

advise front and rear brake pads

advise nearside front 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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SN54 LAE is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 SN54 LAE, 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 SN54 LAE registered?

SN54 LAE is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 23 December 2004.

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