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ST54 FGE

2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

58,412 mi
Last recorded58,412 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour67,593 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST54 FGE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2018 58,412 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 58,412 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 5 Nov 2016 55,086 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 55,065 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 50,795 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 45,001 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 45,001 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 37,978 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 35,033 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 32,829 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 30,668 miles

offside front tyre wearing on outer treads

Pass 9 Nov 2009 27,074 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2009 27,074 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

offside rear tyre wearing on edge

Pass 14 Nov 2008 23,013 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 18,979 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
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ST54 FGE is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ST54 FGE, 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 ST54 FGE registered?

ST54 FGE is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 3 November 2004.

Is ST54 FGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST54 FGE shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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