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HD54 TYA

2005 Smart Forfour Black Edition

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

66,310 mi
Last recorded66,310 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Black Edition68,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2024 66,310 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 63,748 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 62,407 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 62,405 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 60,990 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 59,536 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 59,532 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 58,029 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2019 58,020 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 55,692 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 52,878 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2017 52,878 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 50,391 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2016 50,391 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 45,068 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 45,068 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 41,184 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2014 41,184 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 38,066 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2013 38,066 miles

Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 35,305 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2011 31,580 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 31,580 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 28,199 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 24,909 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 22,448 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 22,448 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 TYA is a 2005 Smart Forfour Black Edition in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 TYA, 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 TYA registered?

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

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