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WF54 VYV

2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,544 mi
Last recorded117,544 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour67,593 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF54 VYV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2024 117,544 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Feb 2024 117,544 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2022 115,475 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 111,597 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front section of exhaust is slightly loose allowing a minor exhaust leak. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Door function stiff to operate but still opens and closes correctly.

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2020 111,597 miles

Exhaust system insecure Exhaust system loose/out of position allowing close contact with fuel tank. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Track rod end dust cover split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire Fuel tank heat shield insecure and partially rubbed through allowing close contact with exhaust. (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 50% of high level brake light inop. (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front section of exhaust is slightly loose allowing a minor exhaust leak. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Door function stiff to operate but still opens and closes correctly.

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 104,848 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2019 104,846 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 92,794 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 92,706 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 80,812 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Oct 2017 80,812 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 69,913 miles

Both exhaust sections behind cat poor

Both rear axle bushes perished/cracked and axle corroded

Both rear brake flexys perished/cracked

Front passenger seat won t slide

Nearside front outer rim edge slight damage

Nearside rear seatbelt not inspected fully, child seat fitted

Rear body corroded around axle mounting

Rear brakes getting low

Fail 14 Oct 2016 69,913 miles

Both exhaust sections behind cat poor

Both rear axle bushes perished/cracked and axle corroded

Both rear brake flexys perished/cracked

Front passenger seat won t slide

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Offside (1.7.5a)

Nearside front outer rim edge slight damage

Nearside rear seatbelt not inspected fully, child seat fitted

Rear body corroded around axle mounting

Rear brakes getting low

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 63,962 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 8 Oct 2014 58,751 miles

both front tyres close to limit

Pass 8 Oct 2013 53,706 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 46,647 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

centre and rear exhaust boxes deteriorating

o/s/f brake slightly binding

Fail 12 Oct 2012 46,647 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

centre and rear exhaust boxes deteriorating

o/s/f brake slightly binding

Pass 10 Oct 2011 39,581 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 36,021 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 32,618 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 29,690 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 29,690 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 24,865 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 VYV is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VYV, 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 VYV is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 5 November 2004.

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