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LF54 GNX

2004 Smart Forfour Black Edition

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

103,114 mi
Last recorded103,114 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Smart Forfour Black Edition63,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF54 GNX
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Black Edition
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2018 103,114 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 92,557 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 92,557 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 82,738 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2015 76,902 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside rear tyre outter wall perished

Pass 20 Jul 2015 76,902 miles

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

offside rear tyre outter wall perished

Pass 31 Jul 2014 67,575 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 54,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 54,655 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 51,436 miles

unable to check adult belt n/s/r child seat fitted

Fail 21 Feb 2012 51,434 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

unable to check adult belt n/s/r child seat fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2011 46,893 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 41,809 miles

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Fail 8 Feb 2010 41,809 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 31 Dec 2008 35,907 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 26,357 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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LF54 GNX is a 2004 Smart Forfour Black Edition in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LF54 GNX, 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 LF54 GNX registered?

LF54 GNX is a 2004 Smart Forfour Black Edition, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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