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CE05 HBP

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,655 mi
Last recorded117,655 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 HBP
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2019 117,655 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 112,460 miles

rear number plate poor

Fail 9 Mar 2018 112,456 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

rear number plate poor

Pass 22 Feb 2017 105,981 miles

Central Front Upper brake light

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

rear seat belt mechanism locking cover missing

Fail 22 Feb 2017 105,981 miles

Central Front Upper brake light

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear seat belt mechanism locking cover missing

Pass 19 Apr 2016 100,342 miles

Centre brake light only two leds left working

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

Nearside Rear fuel tank protector has been partially pulled off and damaged

Offside Rear tyre flat and wearing on inner edge

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

Fail 19 Apr 2016 100,342 miles

Centre brake light only two leds left working

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

Nearside Rear fuel tank protector has been partially pulled off and damaged

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

Offside Rear tyre flat and wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 96,415 miles

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

n/s/r wheel bearing noisy

o/s door mirror taped on

Fail 21 Apr 2015 96,411 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s/r wheel bearing noisy

o/s door mirror taped on

Fail 22 Apr 2014 91,120 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 91,120 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 76,613 miles

REAR NUMBER PLATE DET

Fail 19 Apr 2013 76,613 miles

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

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

REAR NUMBER PLATE DET

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 62,653 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2012 62,653 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 May 2011 53,619 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 48,093 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2009 43,873 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 6 May 2009 43,873 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 6 May 2008 35,332 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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CE05 HBP is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CE05 HBP, 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 CE05 HBP registered?

CE05 HBP is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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