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99,552 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))
under body and rear axle is corroded
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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
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
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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))
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
exhaust corroded
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
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
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
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
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
N/S/F 2.5mm-3mm across tread of tyre
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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)
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
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Forfour?
Based on 256,394 MOT tests across 26,709 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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