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WK54 WFN

2004 Smart Forfour Black Edition

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

98,644 mi
Last recorded98,644 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2013
Typical for 2004 Smart Forfour Black Edition63,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2013 98,644 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2013 98,644 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 91,180 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 91,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 77,008 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 77,008 miles

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

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2009 64,879 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside mirror damaged

Pass 16 Sep 2009 64,879 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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)

nearside mirror damaged

Fail 26 Sep 2008 48,419 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 48,419 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 32,974 miles

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

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 WFN is a 2004 Smart Forfour Black Edition in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 WFN, 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 WFN is a 2004 Smart Forfour Black Edition, first registered on 18 September 2004.

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