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YG54 NWL

2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

83,582 mi
Last recorded83,582 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour67,593 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG54 NWL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2021 83,582 miles

general underbody corrosion

Pass 6 Jan 2021 75,405 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 75,405 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 66,980 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 59,845 miles

Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight scratch on windscreen

Pass 15 Nov 2017 55,185 miles

surface corrosion on suspension components

Pass 12 Dec 2016 53,262 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 48,399 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 48,399 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 42,753 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 38,903 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2013 38,903 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 34,724 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 29,959 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 25,287 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 22,195 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 18,695 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 15,159 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 15,156 miles

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

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

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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YG54 NWL is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YG54 NWL, 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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YG54 NWL is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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