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YS54 GSY

2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

122,962 mi
Last recorded122,962 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour67,593 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS54 GSY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2020 122,962 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 117,490 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 108,594 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 108,589 miles

Driver's door catch missing (6.2.B.2)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 101,540 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 94,444 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 94,444 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 90,433 miles

front suspension corroded but not to excess

Fail 24 Feb 2015 90,433 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front suspension corroded but not to excess

Pass 22 Nov 2013 90,142 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 90,142 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2012 88,823 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 81,174 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2011 81,174 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

play in link rod

Pass 10 Nov 2010 68,670 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 68,670 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 56,377 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 43,571 miles

unable to check rear seatbelts due to child seats fitted.

Fail 27 Nov 2008 43,571 miles

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

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

unable to check rear seatbelts due to child seats fitted.

Pass 7 Dec 2007 35,402 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
Full Smart (mcc) Forfour reliability report

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YS54 GSY is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YS54 GSY, 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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YS54 GSY is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 3 December 2004.

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