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NG54 SVN

2004 Smart Forfour Passion CDI 95

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

141,677 mi
Last recorded141,677 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart Forfour Passion CDI 9591,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG54 SVN
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion CDI 95
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc
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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 141,677 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 15 Oct 2025 141,677 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 26 May 2022 138,369 miles

Front sub frame muddy

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 134,283 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2020 132,229 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 122,736 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Jan 2018 119,955 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Feb 2017 116,083 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 107,209 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 102,380 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 91,558 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jul 2013 91,558 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 85,819 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 81,965 miles

1 led not working in centre brake light

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre rear engine stabiliser arm bush broken up

Pass 2 Jul 2010 74,755 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 66,829 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 Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

rear offside reflector slightly insecure

Pass 3 Dec 2007 63,255 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 63,255 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Smart Forfour Passion CDI 95?

Based on 1,834 MOT tests across 107 vehicles.

72.2%
Pass Rate
7,061
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
107
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 55
Registration plate lamp not working 54
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 43
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 38
parking brake recording little or no effort 34
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NG54 SVN is a 2004 Smart Forfour Passion CDI 95 in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2004 Smart Forfour Passion CDI 95 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 91,558 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart Forfour Passion CDI 95 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 55 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NG54 SVN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Forfour Passion CDI 95 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Smart Forfour Passion CDI 95 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NG54 SVN is a 2004 Smart Forfour Passion CDI 95, first registered on 29 November 2004.

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