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YJ54 ASW

2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

82,411 mi
Last recorded82,411 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour67,593 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ54 ASW
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2020 82,411 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 82,411 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 70,251 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 69,118 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 61,765 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 61,765 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 53,025 miles

Offside Front Outer door handle damaged

Fail 23 Mar 2017 52,835 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror insecure door mirror (8.1.1)

Offside Front Outer door handle damaged

Pass 27 Nov 2015 43,204 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 43,204 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 42,983 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 42,983 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 38,396 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 32,853 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 27,900 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 21,931 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 16,982 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 16,982 miles

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

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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YJ54 ASW is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YJ54 ASW, 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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What year was YJ54 ASW registered?

YJ54 ASW is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 14 September 2004.

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