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NV54 RFO

2004 Smart Forfour Passion

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,216 mi
Last recorded116,216 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Smart Forfour Passion65,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV54 RFO
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Feb 2021 116,216 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Headlamp aim not tested both (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 111,413 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 16 Jan 2020 111,409 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 103,603 miles

Nearside Rear Hand brake low reading may require adjustment or repair

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

Offside Rear Slight noise osr wheel bearing

Pass 22 Jan 2018 91,925 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 88,239 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 88,206 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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)

nearside rear tyre worn low on the inner edge of the tread

Fail 24 Jun 2014 74,138 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 74,138 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 62,229 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 57,588 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 56,539 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 51,934 miles

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

Oil leak

front brake discs badly worn

Pass 29 Jan 2010 43,473 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 33,629 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 22,653 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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NV54 RFO is a 2004 Smart Forfour Passion in Silver with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NV54 RFO, 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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NV54 RFO is a 2004 Smart Forfour Passion, first registered on 11 November 2004.

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