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SN54 LAO

2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

147,547 mi
Last recorded147,547 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour67,593 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2020 147,547 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 140,964 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 140,945 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 135,977 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 135,971 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 130,987 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 121,685 miles

Front bumper loose

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2016 121,685 miles

Front bumper loose

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 112,550 miles

Both front inner wheel arches broken/loose

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

Platic tray under front of vehicle broken/loose

Rear exhaust box corroded

Windscreen wipers starting to smear

Fail 26 Jan 2015 112,550 miles

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

Both front inner wheel arches broken/loose

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

Nearside front wheel binding

Platic tray under front of vehicle broken/loose

Rear exhaust box corroded

Windscreen wipers starting to smear

Pass 24 Jan 2014 106,695 miles

Nearside inner wing cover cracked

Fail 24 Jan 2014 106,695 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside inner wing cover cracked

Pass 1 Feb 2013 98,168 miles

Offside front tyre sidewall perished

Fail 1 Feb 2013 98,168 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front tyre sidewall perished

Pass 14 Feb 2012 94,864 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 94,864 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2011 87,417 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear 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 14 Jan 2011 87,417 miles

Nearside Rear 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 14 Jan 2010 73,731 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 59,655 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 44,964 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
Full Smart (mcc) Forfour reliability report

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SN54 LAO is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 LAO, 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 LAO registered?

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

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