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WG54 BNZ

2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

187,970 mi
Last recorded187,970 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour67,593 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG54 BNZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 Feb 2017 187,970 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working dip beam (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner tyre wearing

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Outer tyre wearing

Offside Front wing mirror casing lose

Pass 4 Jan 2016 168,673 miles

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

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

off side rear door wont open from outside

turbo pipe broken

Fail 27 Nov 2015 168,187 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexible pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

off side rear door wont open from outside

turbo air pipe broken

Pass 22 Nov 2014 151,357 miles

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

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

front exhaust clamp corroded and fractured

Pass 15 Nov 2013 131,513 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

O/s/r tyre perished

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

Rear center seat belt removed

Pass 26 Oct 2012 99,944 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 83,916 miles

High level brake light incomplete

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

o/s/r hand brake caliper lever not returning

Pass 13 Nov 2010 74,370 miles

Front discs worn

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

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)

clicking noise from n/s/r hub

Pass 12 Oct 2009 60,136 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 44,076 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 33,771 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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WG54 BNZ is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WG54 BNZ, 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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WG54 BNZ is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 8 November 2004.

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