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WF54 VYL

2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

65,308 mi
Last recorded65,308 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour67,593 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF54 VYL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 65,308 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 63,523 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 62,008 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 62,005 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 60,416 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 58,379 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 55,759 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 53,434 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 49,858 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 45,631 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 40,984 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 36,762 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brakes getting worn

Pass 6 Oct 2014 33,169 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2014 33,169 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 29,766 miles

Offside front tyre low on edges

Fail 8 Oct 2012 25,868 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 25,868 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 5 Oct 2011 22,365 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 19,025 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 16,093 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 16,093 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 13,388 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 13,388 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 10,018 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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WF54 VYL is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 WF54 VYL, 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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WF54 VYL is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 22 October 2004.

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