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EU54 VYC

2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,877 mi
Last recorded103,877 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour67,593 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU54 VYC
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2018 103,877 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 99,206 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 91,420 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2015 84,073 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 75,599 miles

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

front registration plate cracked

Pass 9 Nov 2013 68,727 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2013 68,727 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2012 61,151 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

front registration plate damaged

Fail 17 Nov 2012 61,151 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

front registration plate damaged

Fail 15 Nov 2011 46,618 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 46,618 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 36,689 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2009 31,145 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 27,948 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 23,540 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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EU54 VYC is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EU54 VYC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EU54 VYC registered?

EU54 VYC is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 19 November 2004.

Is EU54 VYC safe to buy?

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