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OY54 TZU

2004 Smart Forfour Passion

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

101,585 mi
Last recorded101,585 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 Smart Forfour Passion65,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY54 TZU
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2020 101,585 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

drivers air bag insecure

Fail 3 Jun 2020 101,556 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp comes on with reverse light and reverse comes on with fog light (4.5.4 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

drivers air bag insecure

Fail 12 Mar 2020 101,531 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements hole/crack in middle of plate obscuring part of letter (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick very close to being metal on metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 92,501 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn rear axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn rear axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 84,598 miles

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

bonnet release damaged

park brake lever release button missing

Fail 16 Mar 2018 84,598 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced offside and nearside (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

bonnet release damaged

park brake lever release button missing

Pass 10 Mar 2017 77,007 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 77,007 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced offside and nearside (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 72,856 miles

child seat fitted to offside rear adult seat belt not tested

Fail 9 Mar 2016 72,856 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced offside and nearside (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

child seat fitted to offside rear adult seat belt not tested

Pass 18 Mar 2015 63,495 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Mar 2015 63,495 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Mar 2014 55,344 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat position. unable to fully inspect belt

Pass 19 Mar 2014 55,344 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat position. unable to fully inspect belt

Pass 20 Mar 2013 52,100 miles

nearside rear aseat belt buckle cover missing

offside dipped beam pattern becoming poor cloudy lenses on both headlamps

Pass 20 Apr 2012 47,803 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 44,093 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 39,855 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 35,680 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2009 35,672 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 32,903 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 23,184 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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OY54 TZU is a 2004 Smart Forfour Passion in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 OY54 TZU, 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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OY54 TZU is a 2004 Smart Forfour Passion, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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