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SW54 BCK

2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

68,070 mi
Last recorded68,070 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour67,593 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW54 BCK
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 68,070 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

front & rear subframes,suspension components & underside of vehicle corroding

Pass 28 Oct 2024 63,526 miles

Central Front Lower Oil sump rust.

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened All components in general. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened All components in general. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2024 63,526 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Oil sump rust.

Central Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened All components in general. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened All components in general. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 60,671 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

corroded under body from rear to front nearside and outside

Fail 11 Nov 2023 60,671 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

corroded under body from rear to front nearside and outside

Pass 18 Nov 2022 57,037 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 57,032 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 47,963 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 43,325 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 41,268 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Nov 2019 41,268 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 38,743 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 34,733 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 30,525 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 25,640 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 23,940 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 23,940 miles

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

o/s/r brake disc in poor condition.

Pass 17 Dec 2013 22,897 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 22,897 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 22,104 miles

o/s/r disc in poor condition.

Pass 13 Dec 2011 20,498 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 19,086 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 19,086 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 17,540 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 15,997 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 14,404 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 14,401 miles

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

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

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

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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SW54 BCK is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 SW54 BCK, 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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SW54 BCK is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 24 December 2004.

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