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FH54 HFN

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Grey Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

100,070 mi
Last recorded100,070 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH54 HFN
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2023 100,070 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 98,717 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine bay covers and under body trays

Fail 18 Jan 2021 98,713 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle imbalance 57% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine bay covers and under body trays

Pass 22 Jan 2020 96,617 miles

ENGINE BAY COVERS AND UNDER BODY TRAYS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Jan 2020 96,617 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

ENGINE BAY COVERS AND UNDER BODY TRAYS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 93,905 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 89,147 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2018 89,147 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 82,961 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 82,956 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 76,919 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 73,219 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 69,381 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 64,069 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 56,480 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 51,410 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 38,883 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 30,364 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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FH54 HFN is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Grey with a 1,493cc diesel 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 FH54 HFN, 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 FH54 HFN registered?

FH54 HFN is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 26 January 2005.

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