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SV54 MKP

2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

121,639 mi
Last recorded121,639 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour67,593 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV54 MKP
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2020 121,639 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 121,639 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 111,398 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 111,398 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 104,257 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 104,257 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 98,462 miles

Handbrake performance could be improved, rear brakes should be examined with wheels off.

Pass 23 Jan 2015 88,970 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 88,970 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

handbrake cable over adjusted

Pass 5 Feb 2014 78,490 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2014 78,490 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 67,392 miles

unable to check outer sill plastic covers fitted

unable to check wheel nuts trims fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2012 59,714 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 45,657 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 45,657 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 23 Sep 2010 41,246 miles

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

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

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 4 Mar 2010 37,176 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 37,176 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 34,804 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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SV54 MKP is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 SV54 MKP, 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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SV54 MKP is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 5 October 2004.

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