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AV55 HGL

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

61,909 mi
Last recorded61,909 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 HGL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 22 Mar 2018 61,909 miles

Emissions not tested due to missfire (7.3.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Fail 7 Mar 2017 168,383 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged

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

Offside Rear tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 9 Feb 2016 153,558 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 153,558 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 135,042 miles

nearside front top strut mount slightly noisey

nearside front tyre has slight cracks on inner sidewall

nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

Fail 2 Feb 2015 135,042 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front top strut mount slightly noisey

nearside front tyre has slight cracks on inner sidewall

nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

Pass 6 Feb 2014 119,324 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 119,324 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 104,197 miles

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

o/s headlamp light output sufficient but slighty dim in comparision with n/s

Fail 1 Feb 2013 104,197 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s headlamp light output sufficient but slighty dim in comparision with n/s

Pass 23 Jan 2012 82,191 miles

harsh sound from horn

noise from n/s/f spring top mounting

not all bulbs working in brake light in talge

Fail 21 Jan 2012 82,143 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside rear tyre worn low inner edge

Fail 29 Jan 2011 65,438 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

front bumper trim damaged

Pass 29 Jan 2011 65,438 miles

front bumper trim damaged

Pass 30 Jan 2010 50,316 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 30,901 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 14,908 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Forfour?

Based on 256,394 MOT tests across 26,709 vehicles.

78.9%
Pass Rate
4,633
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
26,709
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,304
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,283
Registration plate lamp not working 2,059
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,676
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AV55 HGL is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 65,030 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 (mcc) Forfour fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 2,304 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV55 HGL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Forfour typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Smart (mcc) Forfour is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AV55 HGL registered?

AV55 HGL is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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