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LV54 GOE

2004 Smart Forfour Black Edition

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

88,224 mi
Last recorded88,224 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Smart Forfour Black Edition63,230 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV54 GOE
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Black Edition
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2017 88,224 miles

offside front door a bit stiff opening from outside.

Fail 27 Dec 2017 88,224 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside front door a bit stiff opening from outside.

Pass 28 Dec 2016 76,957 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2016 76,957 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 69,059 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 62,448 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 53,807 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 53,807 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 43,611 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 37,189 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 37,182 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 32,519 miles

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 14 Sep 2009 26,720 miles

rear no plate starting to discolour,att to high level brake light

Pass 9 Sep 2008 20,787 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 17,083 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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LV54 GOE is a 2004 Smart Forfour Black Edition in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LV54 GOE, 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 LV54 GOE registered?

LV54 GOE is a 2004 Smart Forfour Black Edition, first registered on 11 September 2004.

Is LV54 GOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV54 GOE shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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