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FV54 CBU

2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

99,552 mi
Last recorded99,552 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour67,593 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 CBU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 99,552 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

under body and rear axle is corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2024 96,491 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 92,553 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 89,166 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 15 Jul 2022 89,166 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 83,098 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slightly out of shape when spun (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

fuel tank strap corroded

slight corrosion to inner sills

slight corrosion to rear chassis and floors

Pass 30 Jun 2020 74,581 miles

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

play in offside tie rod and track rod end

rear discs and pads in poor condition

Fail 27 Jun 2020 74,579 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

play in offside tie rod and track rod end

rear discs and pads in poor condition

Pass 23 Jul 2019 70,819 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2019 70,819 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 68,602 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 66,348 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2017 66,348 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged age cracks/ splits (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear tyre very low on pressure all others low

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2016 63,253 miles

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2016 63,253 miles

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

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2015 59,964 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit below 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit below 3mm in places (4.1.E.1)

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

nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 5 Nov 2015 59,964 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit below 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit below 3mm in places (4.1.E.1)

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

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Nov 2014 55,418 miles

N/S/F 2.5mm-3mm across tread of tyre

Pass 15 Nov 2013 50,217 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Nov 2013 50,217 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 46,278 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r tyre heavily cracked/perished & low on tread

rear registration plate poor condition

Pass 17 Oct 2011 43,009 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Oct 2010 40,398 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 37,385 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 33,375 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 29,948 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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FV54 CBU is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 FV54 CBU, 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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FV54 CBU is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 15 November 2004.

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