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WF54 MLK

2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,380 mi
Last recorded94,380 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour67,593 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF54 MLK
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2022 94,380 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlight beam patterns poor

Offside Rear Seat belt clasp , plastic shroud damaged

Fail 21 Feb 2022 94,380 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlight beam patterns poor

Offside Rear Seat belt clasp , plastic shroud damaged

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 87,742 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlight beam pattern poor

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 86,156 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 85,003 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold cracked on cyl.1, blowing slightly, possibility of fumes entering the vehicle (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 82,288 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 82,288 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 77,289 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases crack in manifold (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 69,608 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 69,603 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 May 2015 66,585 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 60,167 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 60,167 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2013 53,962 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 53,962 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 May 2012 48,451 miles

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 7 Jun 2011 40,976 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 37,544 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 37,544 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 29,708 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 19,488 miles

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)

both front wiper blades split

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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WF54 MLK is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WF54 MLK, 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 WF54 MLK registered?

WF54 MLK is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 11 October 2004.

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