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DG54 MZW

2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

144,716 mi
Last recorded144,716 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour67,593 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG54 MZW
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 144,716 miles

Brake lever pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2024 135,100 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 125,872 miles

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

General underbody corrosion

Pass 3 Sep 2022 116,419 miles

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 107,283 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test from mirror

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2021 107,283 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test from mirror

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2020 100,186 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 94,162 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 88,129 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 82,738 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 76,291 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 76,291 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 70,906 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 65,231 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 59,187 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 54,065 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 49,294 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 41,958 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 37,034 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 30,943 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 23,420 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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DG54 MZW is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 DG54 MZW, 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 DG54 MZW registered?

DG54 MZW is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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