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YP54 HZH

2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

104,978 mi
Last recorded104,978 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour67,593 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP54 HZH
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2018 104,978 miles

Electronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 98,789 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust heat shield insecure and rattling off the exhaust especially on start up

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 7 Dec 2017 98,788 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust heat shield insecure and rattling off the exhaust especially on start up

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 91,725 miles

handbrake only just meets minimum requirement of 16%, offside efficiency down on braking effort

Pass 28 Oct 2015 86,914 miles

Centre exhaust heatshield insecure

Chassis corroded under the vehicle

Front pads wearing thin - Advise replacement soon

Offside front tyre worn close to the legal limit - Advise replacement

Oil leak in engine bay

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2015 86,914 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Centre exhaust heatshield insecure

Chassis corroded under the vehicle

Front pads wearing thin - Advise replacement soon

Offside front tyre worn close to the legal limit - Advise replacement

Oil leak in engine bay

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2014 73,809 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 69,628 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front exhaust mount broken

Pass 25 Oct 2012 65,108 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 65,108 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Fail 14 Oct 2011 60,953 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 60,953 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 56,319 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 52,637 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 47,260 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 47,260 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 30,967 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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YP54 HZH is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YP54 HZH, 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 YP54 HZH registered?

YP54 HZH is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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