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OV54 ACY

2004 Smart Forfour Passion

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

87,756 mi
Last recorded87,756 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Smart Forfour Passion65,766 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV54 ACY
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2017 87,756 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 78,769 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test smelly item from interior mirror ()

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc marked from pads on metal (3.5.1i)

Offside dip beam image low on output

Fail 11 Nov 2016 78,481 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal on metal (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test smelly item from interior mirror ()

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc marked from pads on metal (3.5.1i)

Offside dip beam image low on output

Pass 11 Nov 2015 65,510 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 65,500 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 50,918 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 16 Oct 2014 50,713 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 1 Nov 2013 37,414 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside rear brake pads worn close to allowed limits

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 28 Oct 2013 37,253 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside rear brake pads worn close to allowed limits

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 Oct 2012 27,543 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)

rear brakes deteriorating

Pass 17 Oct 2011 25,010 miles

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

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

front and rear brakes slightly deteriorated

minor cuts in rear tyres

nearsideand offside front tyres wearing thin

Pass 1 Nov 2010 22,086 miles

front tyres showing wear

Pass 28 Oct 2009 19,697 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 17,550 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front anti roll bar links and bushes starting to show wear

front tyres starting to show uneven wear

minor cut in offside rear tyre tread

wiper blades detriorating

Fail 23 Oct 2007 14,337 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front and rear brake discs starting to show wear

service indicator light illuminated

Pass 23 Oct 2007 14,337 miles

front and rear brake discs starting to show wear

service indicator light illuminated

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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OV54 ACY is a 2004 Smart Forfour Passion in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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 OV54 ACY, 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 OV54 ACY registered?

OV54 ACY is a 2004 Smart Forfour Passion, first registered on 28 September 2004.

Is OV54 ACY safe to buy?

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