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YP54 RZL

2004 Smart Forfour Passion

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

54,671 mi
Last recorded54,671 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 Smart Forfour Passion65,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP54 RZL
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2023 54,671 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s perishing and dated 2011 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 53,187 miles

All brake discs worn and corroded

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

Rear tyres perished

Fail 25 Aug 2020 53,187 miles

All brake discs worn and corroded

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Rear tyres perished

Pass 14 Aug 2019 48,669 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2019 48,669 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 45,451 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside rear tyre wearing edges and perished

Fail 11 Jun 2018 45,451 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front 26” 17” normal blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside rear tyre wearing edges and perished

Pass 26 Jan 2017 41,999 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 41,999 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 40,528 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 40,528 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2015 38,791 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 36,864 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 35,345 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 35,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 33,277 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 33,277 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 31,538 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 29,343 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 29,343 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 26,221 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 19,448 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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YP54 RZL is a 2004 Smart Forfour Passion in Blue with a 1,124cc 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 YP54 RZL, 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 YP54 RZL registered?

YP54 RZL is a 2004 Smart Forfour Passion, first registered on 27 October 2004.

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