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HD54 AKY

2005 Smart Forfour Black Edition

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,558 mi
Last recorded113,558 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Black Edition68,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD54 AKY
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Black Edition
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 113,558 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 113,144 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 112,148 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 112,148 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2014 103,769 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 103,760 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 93,466 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 80,476 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Feb 2012 80,470 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 66,301 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 51,507 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 37,793 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 37,793 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 27,846 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Forfour Black Edition?

Based on 4,486 MOT tests across 285 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
5,592
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 146
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 139
Registration plate lamp not working 132
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 104
position lamp(s) not working 83
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HD54 AKY is a 2005 Smart Forfour Black Edition in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2005 Smart Forfour Black Edition models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 68,778 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 Forfour Black Edition fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 146 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HD54 AKY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Forfour Black Edition typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Smart Forfour Black Edition is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HD54 AKY registered?

HD54 AKY is a 2005 Smart Forfour Black Edition, first registered on 2 February 2005.

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