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WK54 BVF

2004 Smart Forfour Black Edition

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

66,678 mi
Last recorded66,678 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Smart Forfour Black Edition63,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK54 BVF
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Black Edition
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2020 66,678 miles

Nearside Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 66,482 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 66,481 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 65,920 miles

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

Front undertrays loose

Nearside Rear chassis plate corroded

Offside Rear shassis plate missing

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2018 65,914 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)

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

Front undertrays loose

Nearside Rear chassis plate corroded

Offside Rear shassis plate missing

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2017 62,648 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 57,369 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 51,685 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2014 51,682 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 46,853 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 38,018 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 30,533 miles

Corrosion to o/s/r brake disc

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)

Slight bind on both rear brakes

Pass 11 Oct 2010 26,252 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 26,252 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)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 20,794 miles

offside rear tyre has a large cut on sidewall

Pass 3 Oct 2008 16,706 miles

offside rear tyre has cut on sidewall

Fail 3 Oct 2008 16,706 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 12,806 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Forfour Black Edition?

Based on 4,486 MOT tests across 285 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
5,592
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 146
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 139
Registration plate lamp not working 132
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 104
position lamp(s) not working 83
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WK54 BVF is a 2004 Smart Forfour Black Edition in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2004 Smart Forfour Black Edition models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 63,230 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 Forfour Black Edition fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 146 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WK54 BVF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Forfour Black Edition typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Smart Forfour Black Edition is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WK54 BVF is a 2004 Smart Forfour Black Edition, first registered on 16 October 2004.

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