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AV55 HGZ

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,743 mi
Last recorded101,743 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 HGZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2018 101,743 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2017 97,739 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2017 97,739 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 85,503 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 82,710 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 78,920 miles

drivers mirror repaired with tape.

Fail 19 Aug 2014 78,916 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 76,104 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 76,104 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 64,729 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 45,112 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 44,908 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 30,153 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 20,201 miles

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

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 HGZ is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HGZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AV55 HGZ?

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What year was AV55 HGZ registered?

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

Is AV55 HGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV55 HGZ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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