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GL54 FMX

2004 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

60,207 mi
Last recorded60,207 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto64,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL54 FMX
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion Semi-auto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 60,207 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 57,102 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 54,719 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 53,981 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 53,964 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 53,162 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 50,887 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 8 Nov 2019 50,870 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 47,633 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 44,538 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 42,728 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 41,072 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 37,780 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 38,770 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 37,482 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 37,108 miles

advise o/s/r tyre has small split to outer wall

Pass 28 Nov 2011 36,454 miles

advise o/s/r tyre has small split to outer wall

Pass 3 Dec 2010 35,010 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 35,002 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 31,781 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 30,369 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 30,369 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 27,788 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto?

Based on 10,625 MOT tests across 639 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
4,840
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
639
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 273
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 264
Registration plate lamp not working 239
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 209
position lamp(s) not working 137
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GL54 FMX is a 2004 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2004 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 64,068 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 273 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GL54 FMX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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GL54 FMX is a 2004 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto, first registered on 26 November 2004.

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