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CV55 HCD

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

126,361 mi
Last recorded126,361 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV55 HCD
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 126,361 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning centre (4.2.1 (a) (i))

covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 27 May 2025 115,800 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 May 2025 115,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2024 102,125 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamps cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 92,884 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Corrosion To Offside Front Brake Disc

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Service Brake Slight Imbalance Across Front Axle

Pass 23 May 2022 86,962 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 74,993 miles

Nearside wiper slight smearing

both headlamp lens slightly deteriorated

Fail 22 May 2021 74,991 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside wiper slight smearing

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both headlamp lens slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Jun 2020 65,667 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy both rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

both rear tyre valves perished

Pass 30 Apr 2019 60,248 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 56,042 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 50,260 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 50,260 miles

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 13 May 2013 50,250 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 48,779 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2009 39,857 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 39,857 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 31,002 miles

Nearside 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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CV55 HCD is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CV55 HCD, 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 CV55 HCD registered?

CV55 HCD is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 12 December 2005.

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