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AY55 ZHV

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Green Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

111,684 mi
Last recorded111,684 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 ZHV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2021 111,684 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 96,789 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 91,592 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 86,253 miles

both headlamp lens's deteriorated

Fail 17 Sep 2018 86,142 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

both headlamp lens's deteriorated

Pass 2 Oct 2017 81,322 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 75,903 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 70,863 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 70,863 miles

Centre Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Fail 3 May 2014 63,309 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 3 May 2014 63,309 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 57,483 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Oct 2011 52,307 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 52,307 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 46,818 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 38,988 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 31,507 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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AY55 ZHV is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Green with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AY55 ZHV, 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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AY55 ZHV is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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