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YG54 OWV

2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

157,170 mi
Last recorded157,170 miles
Recorded on19 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour67,593 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG54 OWV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2016 157,170 miles

all brake discs corroded,pitted,worn and scored slightly

front and rear brakes juddering-exhaust system corroded and slightly blowing

front pads worn low

rear coil springs corroded-inner sills corroded

wishbone bushes perished

Fail 19 May 2016 157,170 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front position lamp(s) not working o/s/f (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)

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

Side repeater not working n/s/f (1.4.A.2c)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords o/s/f outter wall cut (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

all brake discs corroded,pitted,worn and scored slightly

front and rear brakes juddering-exhaust system corroded and slightly blowing

rear coil springs corroded-inner sills corroded

wishbone bushes perished

Pass 26 Oct 2015 150,025 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1n)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 143,713 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 143,713 miles

Both front wheels outer rims bent

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall cut

n/s/r tyre 1 nail in it & outer sw cut

o/s/r tyre 2 nails in it

Pass 26 Feb 2014 138,889 miles

Both rear and n/s/f wheel slightly bend rims

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

n/s/f tyre cut outer sidewall

Fail 26 Feb 2014 13,889 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Both rear and n/s/f wheel slightly bend rims

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

n/s/f tyre cut outer sidewall

Pass 25 Jan 2013 131,551 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2013 131,551 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 123,763 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2012 123,763 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2011 12,140 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all four diss pitted and worn slightly

Pass 9 Feb 2011 12,140 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

all four diss pitted and worn slightly

Pass 31 Dec 2008 105,695 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 84,867 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 73,234 miles

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 OWV is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YG54 OWV, 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 OWV is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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