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YE54 SYP

2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

147,268 mi
Last recorded147,268 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour67,593 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE54 SYP
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2022 147,268 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILLS BOTH SIDES (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2022 147,268 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILLS BOTH SIDES (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 139,396 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 139,396 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both outer cv gaiters insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 130,778 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 127,424 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2019 127,420 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear silencer joint (8.2.1.1 (b))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 116,767 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level stop lamp (4.3.1 (a) (i))

centre exhaust heat shield slightly loose

front and rear sub-frames corroding

nearside and offside rear axle bushes getting worn

nearside front brake slightly grabbing

offside rear inner sill corroding

rear chassis has areas of corrosion detected

Fail 23 Nov 2018 116,515 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level stop lamp (4.3.1 (a) (i))

centre exhaust heat shield slightly loose

front and rear sub-frames corroding

nearside and offside rear axle bushes getting worn

nearside front brake slightly grabbing

offside rear inner sill corroding

rear chassis has areas of corrosion detected

Pass 20 Nov 2017 106,337 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded under plastic coating (3.6.B.2c)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level stop lamp (1.2.1b)

front, mid and rear chassis corroding

nearside and offside front to back inner sills corroding

Fail 13 Nov 2017 106,337 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release clasp (5.2.5a)

front, mid and rear chassis corroding

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded under plastic coating (3.6.B.2c)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level stop lamp (1.2.1b)

nearside and offside front to back inner sills corroding

Pass 30 Nov 2016 91,636 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement starting to peel (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement starting to peel (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion some general corrosion to under side (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 Nov 2016 91,636 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement starting to peel (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement starting to peel (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion some general corrosion to under side (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 75,651 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 2 Aug 2014 73,022 miles

Corrosion noted to front brake discs

Corrosion noted to rear brake discs

Fail 2 Aug 2014 73,022 miles

Corrosion noted to front brake discs

Corrosion noted to rear brake discs

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 70,665 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 70,608 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 67,408 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2012 67,408 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2011 61,384 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Dec 2011 61,346 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 55,025 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 47,937 miles

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

front number plate damaged

nearside brake starting to bind

Pass 7 Nov 2008 40,439 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 30,756 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Forfour?

Based on 256,394 MOT tests across 26,709 vehicles.

78.9%
Pass Rate
4,633
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
26,709
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,304
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,283
Registration plate lamp not working 2,059
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,676
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YE54 SYP is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 67,593 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 (mcc) Forfour fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 2,304 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YE54 SYP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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YE54 SYP is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 20 November 2004.

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