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HD54 TXY

2005 Smart Forfour Black Edition

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

98,822 mi
Last recorded98,822 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Black Edition68,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Nov 2018 98,822 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front All direction indicators missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Offside Front All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer boot split

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 96,738 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Jul 2018 96,738 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 88,160 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 24 Jun 2017 88,156 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

os main beam bulb incorrect

Pass 14 May 2016 79,721 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 6 May 2015 72,800 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 66,012 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 64,791 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 64,122 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 54,196 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 44,121 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 34,865 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 26,157 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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 TXY 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 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TXY, 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 TXY registered?

HD54 TXY is a 2005 Smart Forfour Black Edition, first registered on 8 February 2005.

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