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SO54 GNY

2004 Smart Forfour Black Edition

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Smart Forfour Black Edition63,230 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2016
Pass 24 Jun 2015 78,084 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 78,084 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 71,691 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 71,691 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 64,105 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Dec 2013 64,105 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 53,368 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer 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)

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

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

air bag light on in dash

offside rear brake disc outer surface corroding/pitted

recommend wheel alignment/tracking checked

Fail 20 Dec 2012 53,368 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Outer 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)

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

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

air bag light on in dash

offside rear brake disc outer surface corroding/pitted

recommend wheel alignment/tracking checked

Pass 9 Dec 2011 49,181 miles

Airbag warning light is on

Nearside front wheel nuts fitted upside down

Nearside rear brake sticking

Nearside rear tyre is worn and cracked

Fail 9 Dec 2011 49,181 miles

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

Airbag warning light is on

Nearside front wheel nuts fitted upside down

Nearside rear brake sticking

Nearside rear tyre is worn and cracked

Pass 21 Dec 2010 41,006 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 33,079 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 26,282 miles

airbag light on

Pass 14 Dec 2007 20,076 miles

advisory airbag light staying on

advisory slight damage to n/s/f tyre outer wall

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 GNY is a 2004 Smart Forfour Black Edition in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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