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DC54 FRT

2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

89,424 mi
Last recorded89,424 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour67,593 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC54 FRT
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2021 89,424 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Dec 2021 89,422 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger's seat insecure seats x3 (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 85,668 miles

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

Offside Front Outer door handle sticking

Pass 28 May 2019 79,135 miles

BATTERY INSECURE

N/S FRONT TYRE HAS SIDEWALL DAMAGE

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 May 2019 79,135 miles

BATTERY INSECURE

N/S FRONT TYRE HAS SIDEWALL DAMAGE

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 68,770 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 25 May 2018 68,767 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Jun 2017 64,034 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 59,335 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 55,039 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 55,039 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 51,945 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 47,046 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 47,046 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2011

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Dec 2011
Pass 4 Dec 2010 35,669 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 30,173 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 25,045 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 20,442 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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DC54 FRT is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DC54 FRT, 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 DC54 FRT registered?

DC54 FRT is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 6 December 2004.

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