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BF54 OMM

2004 Smart Forfour Black Edition

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

173,790 mi
Last recorded173,790 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Smart Forfour Black Edition63,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 OMM
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Black Edition
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc
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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2018 173,790 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear axle trailing arm bushes coming away from bonding

different sized tyres on front and rear axle

Fail 2 Jul 2018 173,790 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear axle trailing arm bushes coming away from bonding

different sized tyres on front and rear axle

poor effort from n/s/r parking brake

Pass 13 Jul 2017 167,452 miles

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

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

windscreen has light marking

Pass 3 Aug 2016 160,211 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

some surface corrosion present to underside

surface marks present on windscreen

Fail 1 Aug 2016 160,211 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

some surface corrosion present to underside

surface marks present on windscreen

Pass 19 Aug 2015 153,992 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 153,992 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2014 143,969 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Wheel covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 12 Sep 2014 143,968 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Engine management light illuminated on dash

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Wheel covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 126,710 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 107,798 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 107,797 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

eng/man light on

nearside headlamp image poor

oil level very low

Pass 23 Sep 2011 87,223 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 87,223 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2010 73,544 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 73,544 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 61,056 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front discs lipped and worn

Front pads appear low

Nearside front tyre cut in sidewall not down to cords

Fail 29 Sep 2009 61,056 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front discs lipped and worn

Front pads appear low

Nearside front tyre cut in sidewall not down to cords

Fail 25 Sep 2009 60,930 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 46,864 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 46,864 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 31,837 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Forfour Black Edition?

Based on 4,486 MOT tests across 285 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
5,592
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 146
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 139
Registration plate lamp not working 132
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 104
position lamp(s) not working 83
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BF54 OMM is a 2004 Smart Forfour Black Edition in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2004 Smart Forfour Black Edition models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 63,230 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 Forfour Black Edition fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 146 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF54 OMM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Forfour Black Edition typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Smart Forfour Black Edition is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BF54 OMM is a 2004 Smart Forfour Black Edition, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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