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YC54 HJD

2004 Smart Forfour Black Edition

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

80,756 mi
Last recorded80,756 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 Smart Forfour Black Edition63,230 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC54 HJD
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Black Edition
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2024 80,756 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 77,271 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Apr 2023 77,271 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 74,574 miles

Headlight lenses deteriorated slightly affecting beam image

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 70,214 miles

Headlight lenses deteriorated slightly effecting beam image

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Sep 2021 70,214 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Headlight lenses deteriorated slightly effecting beam image

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 67,632 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 67,631 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 65,618 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 61,669 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 58,657 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2017 58,657 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 54,159 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 50,447 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 46,294 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 41,361 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 36,432 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 32,317 miles

third brake light 3 bulbs not lit

Pass 27 Aug 2010 27,285 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 21,620 miles

items removed from windscreen to comply with mot requirements 'drivers view of the road', items were too large.

Pass 22 Sep 2008 15,702 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 12,204 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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YC54 HJD is a 2004 Smart Forfour Black Edition in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YC54 HJD, 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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YC54 HJD is a 2004 Smart Forfour Black Edition, first registered on 15 October 2004.

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