MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,165 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm and perishing (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section to manifold, gearbox bracket broken (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced no proper image (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Both Front Tyres Wearing On Edges
Both Front Wheel Rims Distorted
Sign Of Corrosion Rear Coil Springs
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Both Front Tyres Wearing On Edges
Both Front Wheel Rims Distorted
Front Exhaust Clamp Corroding
Rear Brake Discs Worn & Corroded--Pads Seem Low
Sign Of Corrosion Rear Coil Springs
Both Front Tyres Close To Legal Limit
Both Front Wheel Rims Slightly Distorted
Both Rear Indicators Pale
Front Brake Discs Worn
Plastic Trims Covering Sills--Limited View
Rear Brake Discs Worn--Pads Very Low--RECOMMEND ATTENTION
Slight Wall Damage N/S/F Tyre
Both Front Wheel Rims Slightly Distorted
Both Rear Indicators Pale
Front Brake Discs Worn
Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Plastic Trims Covering Sills--Limited View
Rear Brake Discs Worn--Pads Very Low--RECOMMEND ATTENTION
Slight Wall Damage N/S/F Tyre
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)
How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Forfour?
Based on 256,394 MOT tests across 26,709 vehicles.
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FY55 OHW is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Grey with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 FY55 OHW, 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 FY55 OHW registered?
FY55 OHW is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 16 September 2005.
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