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FM54 HZG

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

132,788 mi
Last recorded132,788 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM54 HZG
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2016 132,788 miles

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 122,543 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 113,993 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 103,909 miles

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

off side front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Fail 1 Mar 2013 103,909 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

off side front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Pass 26 Aug 2011 88,419 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 79,841 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 69,255 miles

corrosion to brake flexi ends

Pass 8 Sep 2008 58,510 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 48,563 miles

nearside rear seat belt plastic cover missing,does not effect belt operation ,(see belts section 5.1 part3)cannot fail only advise it needs replacement.

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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FM54 HZG is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FM54 HZG, 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 FM54 HZG registered?

FM54 HZG is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 29 January 2005.

Is FM54 HZG safe to buy?

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