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BU04 ASV

2004 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

68,315 mi
Last recorded68,315 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2013
Typical for 2004 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto50,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 ASV
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2013 68,315 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 67,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 54,924 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

service light on

slight movement at top of steering wheel

Fail 15 Mar 2012 54,924 miles

Front Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

service light on

Pass 31 Mar 2011 38,133 miles

slight play felt in steering column

under body covers fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2010 37,161 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 34,445 miles

both rear tyres perished slightly

Pass 10 Mar 2008 31,815 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 31,809 miles

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 26,443 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto?

Based on 2,269 MOT tests across 154 vehicles.

71.6%
Pass Rate
3,520
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
154
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 82
Stop lamp not working 78
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 52
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 47
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 45
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BU04 ASV is a 2004 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2004 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 50,017 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 Fortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 82 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU04 ASV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BU04 ASV registered?

BU04 ASV is a 2004 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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