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ML54 HLF

2004 Smart Forfour Passion

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

708,042 mi
Last recorded708,042 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2014
Typical for 2004 Smart Forfour Passion65,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML54 HLF
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2014 708,042 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear jacking up points corroded

engine managment light remains on after start up

offside front wing mirror slightly loose

Pass 13 Dec 2012 66,530 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 59,497 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 55,938 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 55,938 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 49,946 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 41,132 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 41,132 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 34,018 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Forfour Passion?

Based on 17,805 MOT tests across 1,032 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
5,365
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
1,032
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 454
Registration plate lamp not working 440
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 389
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 321
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 213
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ML54 HLF is a 2004 Smart Forfour Passion in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2004 Smart Forfour Passion models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 65,766 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart Forfour Passion fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 454 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ML54 HLF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was ML54 HLF registered?

ML54 HLF is a 2004 Smart Forfour Passion, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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