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YR54 NXU

2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Grey Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

137,714 mi
Last recorded137,714 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour67,593 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR54 NXU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2016 137,714 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 137,714 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside front indicator bulb colour deteriorating near to limits

Fail 29 Jan 2016 137,661 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 131,530 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 117,707 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 117,707 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Feb 2013 109,523 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 109,523 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 102,025 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 102,025 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 97,419 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 97,418 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2010 93,601 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 93,601 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Oct 2008 77,767 miles

One high level brake light bulb not working

Fail 1 Oct 2008 77,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

One high level brake light bulb not working

Pass 2 Oct 2007 49,883 miles

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

One high level brake light bulb not working

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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YR54 NXU is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Grey with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 YR54 NXU, 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 YR54 NXU registered?

YR54 NXU is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 4 October 2004.

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