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YY54 HRW

2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour67,593 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY54 HRW
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2024
Fail 3 Oct 2024

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 115,325 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

under body surface corrosion

Pass 4 Oct 2022 114,083 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 111,895 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 110,399 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 108,815 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 106,262 miles

Offside Rear Axle bush slight play

Pass 20 Sep 2017 101,787 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 97,863 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 92,172 miles

exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2015 92,172 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2014 84,888 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 79,309 miles

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

very slight noise from o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 19 Oct 2012 72,445 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 63,392 miles

both tyres starting to crack in tread

heat shield around down pipe loose

Fail 6 Sep 2011 63,373 miles

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

front wipers

both tyres starting to crack in tread

heat shield around down pipe loose

Pass 21 Sep 2010 55,638 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 49,696 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 34,533 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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YY54 HRW is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YY54 HRW, 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 YY54 HRW registered?

YY54 HRW is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 17 November 2004.

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