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YH54 USB

2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

80,085 mi
Last recorded80,085 miles
Recorded on18 May 2023
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour67,593 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH54 USB
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2023 80,085 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyre on limit n/side (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 May 2023 80,073 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working o/side rear stop light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended rear seat belt not working in middle of rear seat (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyre on limit n/side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 73,894 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2022 73,893 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 67,526 miles

Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2021 67,526 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 67,516 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 63,794 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 63,794 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 59,465 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 59,465 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 54,138 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 49,168 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 44,837 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 40,242 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 40,242 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 35,191 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

front discs slightly worn

rear spoiler slightly insecure

Pass 30 Jun 2009 31,672 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Oct 2007 23,922 miles

Slight Noise When Turning Unable To Find.

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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YH54 USB is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YH54 USB, 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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YH54 USB is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 22 October 2004.

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