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SO54 GMX

2004 Smart Forfour Black Edition

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

71,841 mi
Last recorded71,841 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Smart Forfour Black Edition63,230 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO54 GMX
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Black Edition
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2022 71,841 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 71,518 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 70,725 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 70,122 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 69,138 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 68,261 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 66,892 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 66,874 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2013 64,178 miles

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

Offside rear tyre has small cracks on the outside wall

Pass 11 Oct 2010 59,689 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 52,836 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 52,836 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2008 44,701 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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SO54 GMX is a 2004 Smart Forfour Black Edition in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SO54 GMX, 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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What year was SO54 GMX registered?

SO54 GMX is a 2004 Smart Forfour Black Edition, first registered on 23 December 2004.

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