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ST54 GWY

2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

70,619 mi
Last recorded70,619 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour67,593 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2022 70,619 miles

Fuel tank insecure tank strap broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chasis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear spring seats (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front headlamps misted

Pass 11 Oct 2021 68,998 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower arms at ball joint inserts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear brake hose ferrules corroded

head lamp lenses misted

Fail 11 Oct 2021 68,998 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower arms at ball joint inserts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear brake hose ferrules corroded

head lamp lenses misted

Pass 27 Oct 2020 67,234 miles

rear axle corroded

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 67,233 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

abs wiring loose both sides rear

rear axle corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2019 64,974 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 60,951 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 57,481 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 4 Oct 2017 57,481 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively also has wear at the spindle (8.2.2)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

both front brake hose support brackets corroded and adrift

Pass 12 Oct 2016 53,131 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front wiper has wear in the mechanism

Offside Rear Outer door handle loose

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

fluid leak at the gearbox

Fail 12 Oct 2016 53,131 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front wiper has wear in the mechanism

Offside Rear Outer door handle loose

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

fluid leak at the gearbox

Pass 16 Oct 2015 47,217 miles

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

Nearside Rear spring rubber mount split

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

Offside Rear outer door handle loose

Offside Rear spring rubber mount split

corrosion on steering and suspension components

Fail 14 Oct 2015 47,212 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear spring rubber mount split

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

Offside Rear outer door handle loose

Offside Rear parking brake mechanism inop

Offside Rear spring rubber mount split

corrosion on steering and suspension components

oil leak at engine

Fail 14 Oct 2014 42,744 miles

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

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

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

corrosion on front suspension and steering components

cracks in the rear tyres

o/s/r and n/s/r spring bottom rubber mount split

Pass 14 Oct 2014 42,744 miles

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

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

corrosion on front suspension and steering components

cracks in the rear tyres

o/s/r and n/s/r spring bottom rubber mount split

Pass 18 Oct 2013 37,900 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 33,836 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 30,111 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 30,106 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded and pitted

Pass 22 Oct 2010 26,728 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 20,574 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 16,275 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 13,339 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 GWY is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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