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FY55 OHW

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Grey Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

162,165 mi
Last recorded162,165 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 OHW
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 162,165 miles

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))

Fail 14 Jun 2019 162,165 miles

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))

Pass 19 May 2018 154,211 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 150,117 miles

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)

Fail 17 Nov 2017 149,939 miles

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)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 141,791 miles

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)

Fail 17 Nov 2016 141,791 miles

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)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 132,571 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 122,681 miles

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)

Fail 6 Nov 2014 122,681 miles

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)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 112,984 miles

Both Front Tyres Wearing On Edges

Both Front Wheel Rims Distorted

Sign Of Corrosion Rear Coil Springs

Fail 14 Oct 2013 112,980 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 96,208 miles

Both Front Tyres Close To Legal Limit

Pass 14 Sep 2011 79,263 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2011 79,263 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 61,967 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 61,967 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 49,208 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 31,881 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Fail 2 Sep 2008 31,881 miles

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.

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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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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