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WX04 VXA

2004 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto

Red Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

53,906 mi
Last recorded53,906 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto46,930 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX04 VXA
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pure 61 Auto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2022 53,906 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 53,904 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2021 53,904 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 53,640 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2018 50,974 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 50,967 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2017 45,941 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre valve stem slightly perished

Pass 11 Oct 2016 41,044 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 7 Oct 2016 41,044 miles

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

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 36,224 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 30,337 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 22,884 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 22,874 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 20,225 miles

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

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

n/s drive shaft oil seal has a slight leak

Pass 26 Mar 2012 15,266 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 15,266 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 24 Mar 2011 10,438 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 10,438 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 10,338 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 10,110 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 10,110 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 9,388 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 7,593 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto?

Based on 2,111 MOT tests across 143 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
3,586
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
143
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 52
Stop lamp not working 48
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 39
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35
position lamp(s) not working 31
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WX04 VXA is a 2004 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto in Red with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2004 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 46,930 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 Fortwo Pure 61 Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WX04 VXA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WX04 VXA registered?

WX04 VXA is a 2004 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto, first registered on 6 April 2004.

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