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WN54 HFZ

2004 Smart Forfour Black Edition

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

120,137 mi
Last recorded120,137 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Smart Forfour Black Edition63,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN54 HFZ
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Black Edition
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2021 120,137 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Coil spring worn both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 111,920 miles

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

rust under the chassic

Fail 1 Sep 2020 111,920 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

rust under the chassic

Pass 31 Aug 2019 109,028 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2018 101,424 miles

Offside Front Mirror slightly insecure

Pass 23 Aug 2017 94,501 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 87,870 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 80,756 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 80,756 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 73,824 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 73,824 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 2 Jul 2013 68,702 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 66,171 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2010 61,310 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2009 57,027 miles

o/s mirror glass cracked but not effecting veiw

Pass 30 Dec 2008 120,868 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 120,865 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management light stays on

Pass 10 Jan 2008 90,177 miles

Oil leak

n/s mirror indicator dull

oil filter loose

Fail 10 Jan 2008 90,177 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

n/s mirror indicator dull

oil filter loose

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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WN54 HFZ 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 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WN54 HFZ, 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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What year was WN54 HFZ registered?

WN54 HFZ is a 2004 Smart Forfour Black Edition, first registered on 26 November 2004.

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