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SO54 GMY

2004 Smart Forfour Black Edition

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,254 mi
Last recorded110,254 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Smart Forfour Black Edition63,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO54 GMY
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Black Edition
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 110,254 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 103,941 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 103,941 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 98,711 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 90,490 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

one element of high level brake light not working

scratch on front windscreen not effecting drivers view

Fail 27 Feb 2014 90,490 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

one element of high level brake light not working

scratch on front windscreen not effecting drivers view

Pass 4 Mar 2013 74,525 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

air bag light on

Fail 1 Mar 2013 74,501 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

air bag light on

Pass 27 Feb 2012 57,355 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)

Fail 25 Feb 2012 57,355 miles

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

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

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 28 Feb 2011 42,730 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 34,880 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight cracks/cuts in both rear tyres but not to cords

Pass 18 Dec 2008 27,981 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 19,940 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 GMY is a 2004 Smart Forfour Black Edition in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SO54 GMY, 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 GMY registered?

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

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