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YY54 VMG

2004 Smart Forfour Passion

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

159,506 mi
Last recorded159,506 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Smart Forfour Passion65,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY54 VMG
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2019 159,506 miles

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

advisory engine cover fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2018 143,271 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear recommend soon (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 124,717 miles

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread front recomend (6.3.1d)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear slight delaminated recommend (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Oct 2017 124,717 miles

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

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

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed nearside rear (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside rear on limit (4.1.E.1)

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread front recomend (6.3.1d)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear slight delaminated recommend (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 105,293 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside rear on limit and worn down to second skin inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside rear on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread front (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 87,186 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal minimum 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2015 87,186 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal minimum 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 70,140 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear tyres perishing on the inner sidewalls

Pass 31 Oct 2013 50,183 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 40,108 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2011 33,606 miles

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

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)

Oil leak

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

both front tyres perished (195/50/15h)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 26,145 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 21,230 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)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 18,217 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 14,485 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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YY54 VMG is a 2004 Smart Forfour Passion in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YY54 VMG, 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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YY54 VMG is a 2004 Smart Forfour Passion, first registered on 20 December 2004.

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