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EY55 MXP

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

25,573 mi
Last recorded25,573 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY55 MXP
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 25,573 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 25,548 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 25,515 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 24,762 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 23,735 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 23,118 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 22,689 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 22,689 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 21,774 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 20,540 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2017 20,540 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating high level (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle boot lid (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2016 19,380 miles

both headlight lens deteriorating

Pass 28 Oct 2015 18,021 miles

Conducted by Ryan Robb Under Contingency Conditions

Pass 28 Oct 2015 18,021 miles

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

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

less than 50% off high level stop lamp not working

Fail 28 Oct 2015 18,021 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

less than 50% off high level stop lamp not working

Fail 28 Oct 2015 18,021 miles

Conducted by Ryan Robb Under Contingency Conditions

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 16,654 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 15,311 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 12,407 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 14,207 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 11,859 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

partial centre brake light - nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 29 Oct 2010 9,903 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 7,938 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 7,535 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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EY55 MXP is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 EY55 MXP, 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 EY55 MXP registered?

EY55 MXP is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 30 October 2005.

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