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EO55 HKC

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

126,412 mi
Last recorded126,412 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO55 HKC
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2018 126,412 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 116,486 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner bead to limit and outer bead (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim and o/s rear inner beads (4.2.A.1a)

suggest tracking n/s front bald inner edge

Fail 15 May 2017 116,486 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall and badly perished (4.1.D.1a)

registration plate deteriorated both (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner bead to limit and outer bead (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim and o/s rear inner beads (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

suggest tracking n/s front bald inner edge

Pass 24 May 2016 110,697 miles

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

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim n/s/f o/s/f n/s/r inner beads bent (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/rear tyre just legal badly perished and splitting

Fail 24 May 2016 11,067 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim n/s/f o/s/f n/s/r inner beads bent (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/rear tyre just legal badly perished and splitting

Pass 12 Mar 2015 108,447 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing uneven close to limit

Pass 29 Mar 2014 107,533 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 107,533 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 101,865 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside and offside front brake discs in slight poor condition

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 2 Mar 2012 85,184 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 85,184 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2010 70,347 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Dec 2009 55,877 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 46,000 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 36,889 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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EO55 HKC is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EO55 HKC, 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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EO55 HKC is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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