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SO54 GNV

2004 Smart Forfour Black Edition

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

63,995 mi
Last recorded63,995 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Smart Forfour Black Edition63,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 63,995 miles

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

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)

Pass 7 Jun 2017 62,630 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 60,362 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 57,972 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 54,473 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 51,654 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 48,169 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 44,170 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 38,227 miles

front brake discs worn. lip on edges

Fail 30 Jun 2010 38,198 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn. lip on edges

Pass 27 Jun 2009 31,660 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 23,105 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 GNV is a 2004 Smart Forfour Black Edition in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 GNV, 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 GNV registered?

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

Is SO54 GNV safe to buy?

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