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FA54 MXR

2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

118,353 mi
Last recorded118,353 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour67,593 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA54 MXR
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 118,353 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 118,353 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 116,601 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 112,106 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 103,664 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 103,664 miles

Front passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 97,397 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2014 90,775 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 80,612 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2013 80,612 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 5 Apr 2011 62,458 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

osf tyre side wall poor

Pass 5 Apr 2011 62,458 miles

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

osf tyre side wall poor

Pass 6 Apr 2010 51,934 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 40,517 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 1 Apr 2008 24,865 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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FA54 MXR is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FA54 MXR, 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 FA54 MXR registered?

FA54 MXR is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 22 October 2004.

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