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GF54 WCA

2004 Smart Forfour Black Edition

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

52,387 mi
Last recorded52,387 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Smart Forfour Black Edition63,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF54 WCA
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Black Edition
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc
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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 52,387 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 52,120 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 48,735 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 47,457 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 46,384 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2022 46,382 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 45,289 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2021 45,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 43,470 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2019 43,470 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 May 2018 39,939 miles

both headlights deteriorated

Pass 18 Dec 2015 36,825 miles

Both front tyres severely worn on inner edges

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 32,341 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 29,044 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 25,512 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 22,839 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Nov 2011 22,839 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 19,898 miles

Front number plate cracked.

Pass 11 Nov 2009 18,078 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 15,308 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 11,912 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Forfour Black Edition?

Based on 4,486 MOT tests across 285 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
5,592
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 146
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 139
Registration plate lamp not working 132
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 104
position lamp(s) not working 83
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GF54 WCA is a 2004 Smart Forfour Black Edition in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2004 Smart Forfour Black Edition models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 63,230 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart Forfour Black Edition fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 146 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GF54 WCA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Forfour Black Edition typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Smart Forfour Black Edition is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GF54 WCA registered?

GF54 WCA is a 2004 Smart Forfour Black Edition, first registered on 17 November 2004.

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