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HD54 TYP

2005 Smart Forfour Black Edition

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

92,838 mi
Last recorded92,838 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Black Edition68,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Feb 2019 92,838 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 81,136 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 81,136 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 74,027 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 74,027 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)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 67,632 miles

Offside Rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 20 Feb 2015 59,386 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 59,386 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 48,900 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 21 Feb 2013 45,486 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 45,484 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 41,341 miles

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit.

Pass 21 Feb 2011 36,884 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 36,882 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake pads worn to approx 4mm.

offside front tyre worn close to legal limit.

Pass 12 Feb 2010 31,761 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 25,861 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 21,183 miles

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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres have worn to min legal wear advise to have replaced as soon as possible

Pass 22 Feb 2008 21,183 miles

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)

front tyres have worn to min legal wear advise to have replaced as soon as possible

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 TYP is a 2005 Smart Forfour Black Edition in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 TYP, 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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HD54 TYP is a 2005 Smart Forfour Black Edition, first registered on 25 February 2005.

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